Coop Student Intern, Process Development Complex Chemistry

Agilent Technologies

3d • $20 - $32

About The Position

BIOVECTRA, now a part of Agilent, is recognized as a leader in the contract development and manufacturing space of active pharmaceutical ingredients specializing in clinical-to-commercial scale production for microbial fermentation, synthetic small molecules including ADC, HPAPI, plasmid DNA, mRNA, LNP and sterile filling capabilities. With over 650 employees at both the Windsor, NS and Charlottetown, PEI sites, BIOVECTRA supports over 100 clients, including over 20 top pharma and biotech companies. BIOVECTRA joined Agilent in 2024 and is part of Agilent’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which also contains Agilent’s Nucleic Acid Solutions Division. With BIOVECTRA, Agilent aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence. Within AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to revolutionizing advanced manufacturing, making a significant impact in the industry and, most importantly, improving patient care through the manufacture of better therapeutics. Student pursuing a technical degree in a four-year degree program or advanced degree at a College/University in addition to gaining work experience at Agilent, in a position that is technical in nature. Length of work period is maximum of eight months; no academic credit received. May return for a subsequent assignment. The Student will be responsible for performing lab productions with minimal supervision and assisting process development scientists during the development stage of R&D projects. This involves executing small or large lab scale experiments and purification of small molecules, lipids and polymers using a variety of techniques.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Post-Secondary Education in Chemistry or related field

Nice To Haves

• Experience at standard organic synthesis and purification techniques
• Knowledgeable in the interpretation of analytical data: NMR, IR, MS, TLC, HPLC
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient communicator, both written and oral
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Executing lab productions with minimal supervision
• Operating manual, electronic, or computerized laboratory process equipment and cleaning equipment and work areas
• Assisting scientists in development and optimization of chemical processes for pharmaceutical products
• Assisting scientists in executing small or large lab scale experiments and purification of small molecules and polymers using a variety of techniques
• Performing in-process tests: reaction sampling and submission, TLC analysis, NMR analysis
• Assisting scientists during process transfer from laboratory scale to production scale
• Assisting in writing Batch Production Records, cGMP protocols, work instructions and experimental work progress reports
• Complying with approved safety practices for the laboratory facility
• Flexible work hours required, evening or weekend shifts may be scheduled

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees