Co-op, Validation Engineer

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical•Bedford, MA

1d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Why Join Us? Be a hero for our rare disease patients 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 . Position Summary: ultra curious – Apply your biggest ideas in courageous ways You will partner closely with the Engineering & Validation leadership team and will be responsible for upstream/downstream process & utility validation of GMP manufacturing systems at the new state of the art Gene Therapy Manufacturing facility in Bedford, Massachusetts and the Analytical Equipment in QC labs located in Woburn, Massachusetts. You will work alongside senior team members and be focused on the planning for the Manufacturing Facility and/or Quality control Labs Validation. This will give students a unique perspective on what it is like to support a gene therapy manufacturing site. This will not be a traditional on the floor hands on experience. The person who fills this role will be a part of a team that supports planning, execution, and decision- making for ongoing validation activities. Work Model: Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (e.g., Engineering, Science), with minimum of 2 years completed, with plans to return to school in the spring 2027 term.
This is a 6 month co-op, starting July 6, 2026 working full-time (40 hours per week) until December 18, 2026.
Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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
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
Stand for extended periods of time wih periodic stooping / bending / kneeling.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs of various heights.
Able to lift, push, pull up to 50lbs.
Work in a controlled environment requiring GxP gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body. This requires the ability to change clothes into appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment.
Certain tasks may require use of a respirator; medical clearance will be required in advance.
Must remove all make-up, jewelry, and contract lenses while in the manufacturing environment.
Working in termperature-controled environments (cold rooms).

Nice To Haves

GMP experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Attend Validation planning meetings
Collaborate with different workstreams
Execute testing on Manufacturing, QC and Utilities Equipment
Documentation development
Generate and maintain project trackers and spreadsheets
Routinely execute simple and complex processes following established
Demonstrate general knowledge of standard manufacturing practices and
Strict adherence to current good manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing
Follow written procedures for clear and accurate documentation of equipment operation and process instructions.
Monitor process operations to ensure compliance with
Assist in the investigation of procedural
Practice safe work habits and adhere to safety procedures and guidelines.
Utilize knowledge to improve operational efficiency.
Other duties as assigned