Downstream Process Development Co-Op

Job Summary:

This role will be 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. The successful candidate will exhibit strong interpersonal skills, technical competence, and a willingness to learn.

Primary 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