2027 Co-op Downstream Purification & Process Characterization (IOPS)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

annual bonuses

equity awards

pension or retirement benefits

401(k) company match

health and wellness programs

fitness centers

insurance benefits

paid time off

family support benefits

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA) invites applicants for 2027 Co-ops in Downstream Purification & Process Characterization (IOPS). The positions are full-time and onsite in Rensselaer, NY, with January–August or May–December timelines.

You'll support purification, raw material characterization, and filtration studies, contributing to nitrosamine risk assessment and documentation for regulatory filings. Applicants should be pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in related majors and can

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in, or accepted to, an academic program pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate degree (and be returning to school the semester following the position or graduating after the position)
• Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week from January-August, May/June-December, or August-December
• Demonstrated leadership in areas such as campus activities, clubs, sports, current or previous work, or within the community preferred
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

Responsibilities

• Support purification and raw material characterization methods used to isolate, concentrate, and de-risk biologic drug substances
• Conduct filtration and separations studies to establish reusable filter lifetimes
• Investigate opportunities to extend hold times for filtration equipment
• Establish acceptable reuse limits for filtration membranes used in antibody concentration and purification
• Study raw material risk factors, including nitrosamine clearance and formation
• Support hands-on purification and filtration operations
• Contribute to nitrosamine risk assessment development
• Document results that directly support regulatory filings

Education

Chemical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Job description

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. Regeneron is currently seeking multiple 2027 Co‑ops in Downstream Purification & Process Characterization (IOPS) to join our Process Characterization and Controls and Downstream Investigations (Raw Materials) teams within Regeneron Industrial Operations and Product Supply (IOPS) Process Sciences department. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Location

Rensselaer, NY (Temple Lane)

Timeframe

Our Co‑op positions are full-time and onsite from January-August (Spring-Summer), May/June-December (Summer-Fall), and August-December (Fall). This role typically runs from May through December only.

Pay

Intern and Co‑op pay ranges are determined by level of education (year in school) and degree program. The hourly rate range for these locations is: $17.90-$25.50 per hour.

What you’ll do

• Support purification and raw material characterization methods used to isolate, concentrate, and de-risk biologic drug substances
• Conduct filtration and separations studies to establish reusable filter lifetimes
• Investigate opportunities to extend hold times for filtration equipment
• Establish acceptable reuse limits for filtration membranes used in antibody concentration and purification
• Study raw material risk factors, including nitrosamine clearance and formation
• Support hands-on purification and filtration operations
• Contribute to nitrosamine risk assessment development
• Document results that directly support regulatory filings

Relevant majors

Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry

Let’s find out if we’re a fit

• Must be enrolled in, or accepted to, an academic program pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate degree (and be returning to school the semester following the position or graduating after the position)
• Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week from January-August, May/June-December, or August-December
• Demonstrated leadership in areas such as campus activities, clubs, sports, current or previous work, or within the community preferred
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

Regeneron Statement of Equity and Inclusion

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Benefits

• annual bonuses or other incentive plans
• equity awards
• pension or retirement benefits
• 401(k) company match
• health and wellness programs
• fitness centers
• insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• paid time off
• family support benefits

For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company's Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.