Winter Co-op/Process Engineering and Technology
About The Position
The Process Engineering & Technology (Drug Substance Development) department designs and scales up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Engineers in this department are responsible for evaluating the manufacturing unit operations associated with the design and scale-up of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), such as chemical reactions, distillations, separations, and isolations. The student Process Engineer will develop their engineering expertise with Senior Staff to support the manufacturing unit operations for API and drug substance intermediates. Day to day activities will include evaluating and characterizing chemical reactions, distillations, extractions, and/or crystallization protocols. This position includes experimental planning, hands-on laboratory work, and data analysis. The ideal candidate will assist in scientific contributions towards the progression on Development Projects as directed by Process Engineering leadership team and possess areas of familiarity in the manufacture of small-molecule pharmaceuticals.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering (Chemical, Biomedical) or similar discipline.
- Able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 6-month co-op (January ~ June 2027).
- Must have an active student status and/or within 12 months post-graduation from a BS or MS degree program.
- Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.
- Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.
- Must complete GSK Digital Assessment with a passing score.
Nice To Haves
- Previous laboratory experience in chemical or process-related engineering.
- Demonstrated experience working in an experimental laboratory environment.
- Basic understanding of pharmaceutical practices and operations.
Responsibilities
- Support the manufacturing unit operations for API and drug substance intermediates.
- Evaluate and characterize chemical reactions, distillations, extractions, and/or crystallization protocols.
- Conduct experimental planning.
- Perform hands-on laboratory work.
- Analyze data.
- Assist in scientific contributions towards the progression of Development Projects.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay rate
- Relocation stipend for candidates hired for an on-site or hybrid role residing outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location.
- Medical benefits (provided by Atrium)
- Fringe benefits (provided by Atrium)
- Overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
