Research Associate Internship, Cell Culture Process Development

Research Associate Internship, Cell Culture Process Development

Work Location – Cranbury NJ

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     Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated student to hire for our PD Cell-Culture Associate Scientist Intern. The PD Cell-Culture Associate Scientist will help design, execute, and author upstream cell culture development, tech transfer, and optimization studies. The student will also partner with other internal PD teams during process tech transfer.

         Requirements:

• Working on bench scale cell culture process development, optimization and process transfer studies under supervision. Assisting pilot-scale experiments for non-GMP material generation.
• Assisting experiment workflow to ensure on time delivery: from initial planning, experiment execution, to data evaluation.
• Performing data analysis and interpretation and assisting in strategies for optimization and troubleshooting.
• Performing job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi Biologics internal policies and guidelines.
• Completing all required training (i.e. safety, equipment etc.).
• Contributing to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals.
• May be required to assist in other departments or assigned other duties.

       Qualifications:

• Preferred current masters degree student (but outstanding bachelors degree students may be considered) in Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in cell culture process/medium development using bench scale bioreactors is preferred.
• Strong oral & written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook).

       This Internship position is well suited for:

Students who are motivated to start career and develop their career in a fast track in the pharmaceutical industry.

Students who are well-organized with leadership potential and have good communication by having the ability to effect change through persuasion and reason while dealing with ambiguity.

Students who have proven the ability to work as a team member with a variety of people at all levels within the organization.

Students who are able to deliver results in a very significant and energizing environment through multi-tasking, critical thinking, problem solving and having an analytical mindset.

Students who are a self-starter with a strong work ethic that values high levels of integrity and authenticity with a dedicated and creative personality who wants to succeed.

The job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and company business needs. WuXi Biologics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.