Upstream Cell Culture Intern – Hands-On Biotech Onsite

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical; Bedford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is seeking a Manufacturing Associate Intern to join the Upstream/Cell Culture Team at its Bedford, MA facility. The role focuses on performing cell culture operations from thaw to 2000L bioreactor within a suite/clean room, following cGMPs and SOPs.

Shift is 7am–7pm on a Pitman rotation (3 days in, 2 off; 2 in, 3 off) with weekend work. The position requires a high school to BS degree with biotech certificate enrollment; 1–2 years in regulated settings is preferred,

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma up to a BS degree, with enrollment in a biotech certificate program.
• Experience in a regulated industry is preferred (1–2 years).
• Cell culture experience is not required but preferred.
• Proficient in arithmetic and basic algebra; able to read and follow procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; capable of working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Upstream manufacturing activities in compliance with EHS, cGMPs and SOPs.
• Maintain training curriculum up-to-date and ensure completion before production tasks.
• Ensure cleaning and maintenance of the facility and equipment.
• Document all work per cGMP requirements in a timely manner.
• Perform operations and monitor processes with close attention to detail.
• Assist with additional projects as assigned by the department manager.

Skills

Biotech program enrollment

Regulated industry experience

Cell culture experience

MS Office proficiency

Analytical calculations

Team collaboration

cGMP knowledge

Gowning in clean room

Education

High school to BS degree

Biotech certificate program enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is seeking a Manufacturing Associate Intern to join the Upstream/Cell Culture Team at its Bedford, MA facility. The role focuses on performing cell culture operations from thaw to 2000L bioreactor within a suite/clean room, following cGMPs and SOPs.

Shift is 7am–7pm on a Pitman rotation (3 days in, 2 off; 2 in, 3 off) with weekend work. The position requires a high school to BS degree with biotech certificate enrollment; 1–2 years in regulated settings is preferred,