About the role#
This is a full-time co-op position for Winter 2027 based in Bedford, Massachusetts. You will partner with the Engineering and Validation leadership team to provide upstream and downstream process and utility engineering support for GMP manufacturing systems at our gene therapy facility. This role involves working alongside senior team members on engineering objectives and helping to define engineering programs and standards for the site.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with different workstreams by attending manufacturing and validation planning meetings.
- Execute both simple and complex processes and testing.
- Monitor process operations to ensure they meet specifications.
- Help establish and follow written procedures for documenting equipment operation, process instructions, and data.
- Assist in investigating procedural deviations and support quality investigations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and engineering activities that affect manufacturing area functionality.
- Assist in developing a single-use database for the site component library.
- Perform all tasks in compliance with environmental health and safety requirements and cGMPs.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a relevant field, with at least 2 years of the degree completed.
- Enrolled as a full-time student with plans to return to school in the fall term.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in a controlled environment requiring GxP gowning and protective clothing.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb ladders or stairs.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness to remove makeup, jewelry, and contact lenses while in the manufacturing environment.
- Medical clearance is required for tasks involving a respirator.
- GMP experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Bedford, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 11 through June 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid ($23 - $28 per hour).
About Ultragenyx
Ultragenyx is a public biotechnology research company based in Novato, California. Founded in 2010, the organization focuses on developing therapies for rare and ultrarare genetic diseases. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The company works to address unmet medical needs through its clinical pipeline.
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