2026 Automated Biologics Purification Process Development Co-Op (Jun - Dec)

Role Summary

2026 Automated Biologics Purification Process Development Co-Op (Jun - Dec).

Responsibilities

• Executing wet-lab chromatography experiments using AKTA and sample analysis using HPLC.
• Working with cross-functional teams to integrate different instruments into a closed loop.
• Writing and debugging Python code for instrument control and data parsing.
• Applying machine learning for process development and/or optimization.
• Presenting results through internal and/or external posters, oral presentations or publications.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Chemical/Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or other related field
  • Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the co-op
  • Expected graduation date between December 2026 ‚Äì June 2027
  • Strong communication skills and passionate about automation, modeling and biologics process development
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with lab automation, Python, optimization algorithms, OPC, Ignition
  • Exposure to chromatography (AKTA, HPLC), filtration and monoclonal antibody (mAb) or other biologics downstream purification process development
  • Understanding of machine learning concepts including regression and classification

Skills

• Biologics process development
• Automation and data analysis
• Python programming
• Machine learning concepts (regression/classification)
• Chromatography techniques (AKTA, HPLC)

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree (pursuing) in Chemical/Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or related field

Additional Requirements

• None beyond those listed in Qualifications