Co-op, Process Engineer

Ultragenyx • Bedford, MA

80d • $23 - $30

About The Position

At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won't go - challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth - so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work. If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (e.g., chemical engineering, bioengineering, biochemistry), with minimum of 2 years completed and plans to return to school in the fall term
• Available to work 40 hours/week during normal business hours
• Flexible; adapts work style to meet organization needs
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong ability to follow through with tasks
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, reasoning, and problem solving
• Capable of completing assigned responsibilities and keeping manager informed of work status
• GMP experience is a plus
• Ambitious and self-starting attitude to take on responsibilities and own process improvements
• Ability to collaborate fluidly with peers, supervisors and cross functional support groups required
• Exceptional written, oral communication, and organizational skills required independently and with strategic collaborators

Responsibilities

• Attend MFG and Validation planning meetings and collaborate with different workstreams
• Execute simple and complex processes/testing
• Demonstrate general knowledge of standard manufacturing practices and equipment
• Strict adherence to current good manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation
• Help to establish and follow written procedures for the clear and accurate documentation of equipment operation and process instructions, and of process data
• Monitor process operations to ensure compliance with specifications
• Assist in the investigation of procedural deviations
• Support the definition and execution of all activities in compliance with environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements, and good manufacturing procedures (cGMPs)
• Assist in development of a single use database for the site's component library
• Supports quality investigations, continuous improvement efforts and engineering activities as they directly impact the functionality of the manufacturing areas

Benefits

• Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
• Volunteer days
• Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
• Employee wellbeing benefits
• Fitness reimbursement
• Tuition sponsoring
• Professional development plans

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree