JOB SUMMARY

This is a paid internship for students in their final semester before graduation at a leading viral vector CDMO. Students will gain hands-on experience in process development labs, working on small-scale manufacturing of viral vectors for Cell and Gene therapy. They'll learn aseptic cell culture, utilize flatware and small-scale bioreactors, and perform downstream raw harvest processing with AKTA and Repligen K2Ri systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform hands on laboratory procedures related to viral vector production and characterization
• Maintain appropriate documentation of processing activities
• Perform routine lab maintenance and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Assist in the development of general and technical SOPs and with the creation of study specific procedures
• Train new staff members and fellow hourly employees in designated processes
• Comply with all established policies and SOPs
• Actively participate in SOP revisions in coordination with supervisor and Quality Assurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have 3.5 GPA or higher
• Must be in final summer semester before graduation
• 1 years of relevant industry experience in R&D, product development, or operation
• Excellent computer, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a quickly changing, CDMO environment where flexibility and teamwork is essential

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in a BSL 2/3 environment with personal protective equipment.
• Might require a flexible work schedule (willingness to work outside of regular, Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm business hours).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. 
• In the performance of the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate using telephone and e-mail.