Downstream Process Development Co-Op

Role Summary

This role is responsible for experiment execution in downstream biologics process development. This will include equipment setup, maintenance, processing, and data acquisition in a laboratory setting. Technical report authoring and lab notebook recordkeeping are also critical to this role. A successful candidate will exhibit strong interpersonal skills, technical competence, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Scale-down and range finding study execution
• Purification by FPLC of Pilot scale batches
• Implementation of multiple liquid chromatography types (i.e Affinity, Ion Exchange, HIC)
• Buffer formulation, resin selection and capacity study execution
• Filter loading and fouling study execution
• Intermediate stability analysis
• Formulation and stability study support
• Protein characterization by A280, SEC, SDS-PAGE and cIEF
• Statistical data analysis
• Equipment setup, functional verification and maintenance

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, molecular biology or related program
• Familiar with protein biochemistry
• Familiar with general biology lab techniques
• Familiar with statistical analysis and experimental design
• Technical and scientific writing and presentation skills

Education

• Enrollment in a relevant science or engineering program (as listed in Qualifications)