2027 Intern - Process Development, Upstream

Catalent•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers hands-on experience in bioreactor operations, mammalian cell culture, and process development activities. The role provides exposure to process automation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a biopharmaceutical development environment. It’s a chance to contribute to upstream process development through bioreactor operations, mammalian cell culture, aseptic techniques, and scale-down model execution.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for a 12-week summer internship.
Highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of working effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to perform routine laboratory tasks with strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated initiative and ownership in project work.
Experience with aseptic techniques in laboratory settings, including work with mammalian or bacterial cells.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
Interest in platform development and process automation.
Exposure to bioreactor automation and opportunities to enhance platform capabilities.

Responsibilities

Execute laboratory studies, collect and analyze experimental data, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with Good Documentation Practices and company procedures.
Contribute to platform development, process characterization, and GPEx Lightning® cell line development initiatives.
Assist with process automation, digitalization projects, laboratory equipment onboarding, maintenance, and operational support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in technical discussions, and help prepare reports, presentations, and data summaries.
Promote laboratory excellence by following safety and quality standards, maintaining 5S organization, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.