Process Engineer Co-op

Sarepta Therapeutics • Burlington, MA

272d • $22 - $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Engineer co-op reporting into the Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MS&T) team will gain an overview of MS&T responsibilities including general knowledge of cGMP manufacturing, process control strategy, and tech transfer of gene therapy pharmaceutical products to contract manufacturing. This role provides the opportunity to play a key role in spearheading projects, to gain exposure to a wide variety of Gene Therapy manufacturing activities and manufacturing process statistical data analysis. In addition, the co-op will have a unique networking opportunity to manage their own project by working in cross-functional teams outside of MS&T as part of this co-op experience. This application is for a 6-month co-op program that will start on July 7th, 2025, and conclude on December 19th, 2025. This is a full-time, 40 hours a week, co-op program.

Requirements

• Undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Interest and/or experience in data science, Power BI dashboard development, project management, and exposure to GMP manufacturing suites.
• Experience in biotechnology/gene therapy, specifically drug substance process development and manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge and/or laboratory experience in gene therapy cell culture and purification methods.
• Maintain a strong work ethic and good documentation practices including electronic laboratory notebook maintenance and writing of technical reports and SOPs.
• Ability to multi-task, learn new skills and possess flexibility that is needed in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support cGMP manufacturing investigations, statistical data analysis and root-cause analysis.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve process robustness.
• Utilize a variety of technological platforms (i.e. JMP, Power BI, Microsoft 365 Suite).
• Collaborate across disciplines (i.e. Process Development, Quality Assurance, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing).
• Develop a late-stage technology transfer dashboard to enable efficiency and knowledge transfer.
• Travel to Contract Manufacturing Organization and support large-scale cGMP Gene Therapy Upstream/Downstream Person in Plant (PiP).
• Analyze, compile and present results to internal and cross functional teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit package.
• Targeted salary range of $22 - $34 per hour depending upon years of education completed and nature of role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree