About the role#
This co-op program offers a 4-6 month opportunity within the Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process Research & Development division. You will work under the direction of a project mentor on assignments that support the development and scale-up of vaccine production processes. This position is a full-time, paid role designed to provide hands-on experience in a research environment.
What you'll do#
- Conduct laboratory benchwork to execute, optimize, and troubleshoot downstream process unit operations.
- Design, execute, and analyze process development experiments to maximize understanding of purification bioprocesses.
- Contribute to the development of new principles, concepts, and methods for technology transfer to manufacturing scale.
- Perform basic analytical techniques and document experimental results.
- Participate in pilot-scale campaigns for the GMP manufacture of bulk clinical material, including preparation, execution, and closeout.
- Present findings in both verbal and written formats to your team.
- Maintain accurate records, follow instructions, and prioritize laboratory safety.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a minimum of a BS/BA program in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Availability to work full-time for 4-6 months during 2027.
- Proven ability to work in a hands-on laboratory setting.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and learn new techniques.
- Scientific understanding of downstream bioprocess purification processes and purification operations for large complex molecules is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: West Point, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027 or Fall 2027.
About MSD
MSD is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1891. It develops medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. The organization operates globally and maintains its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. It employs over 39,000 people.
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