2027 Co-op QC Analytical & Bioassay Sciences (IOPS)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; 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 (medical, dental, V

paid time off

family support benefits

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks multiple 2027 Co-ops in QC Analytical & Bioassay Sciences (IOPS) to join the QC Analytical Sciences team in Rensselaer, NY.

The role covers method development and validation for monoclonal antibodies, cell/gene therapies, and associated analytics. You will work on chromatography, MS, qPCR, ELISA, and ddPCR, contribute to automation and NGS-based assays, and assist in cell banking and potency studies, all while documenting results and maintaining regulatory

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate degree in a relevant field
• Must be enrolled and returning to school after the internship/coop period
• Commitment to 40 hours per week during the program period

Responsibilities

• Support analytical method development and validation for QC
• Perform chromatography, mass spec, qPCR, ELISA, ddPCR techniques
• Contribute to assay automation and onboarding of new technologies (NGS-based assays, robotics)
• Support cell banking process scale-up activities
• Contribute to potency assay development for cell/gene therapy products
• Perform statistical analysis for method comparability
• Develop automated methods aligned with existing manual methods
• Document procedures and results

Education

Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science

Tools

Chromatography

Mass spectrometry

qPCR

ELISA

ddPCR

NGS

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 QC Analytical & Bioassay Sciences (IOPS) to join Regeneron Industrial Operations and Product Supply (IOPS) Quality Control (QC) Analytical Sciences team which tests the identity, strength, purity, potency, and stability of Regeneron's commercial products. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Location

Location: Rensselaer, NY (Temple Lane / Tech Valley)

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 January through August, January through May, or May through December.

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 analytical method development and validation for monoclonal antibody, cell therapy, and gene therapy quality control
• Perform chromatography, mass spectrometry, quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) techniques
• Contribute to assay automation and new-technology onboarding, including next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based assays and liquid-handling robotics
• Support cell banking process scale-up activities
• Contribute to potency assay development for cell and gene therapy products
• Perform statistical analysis supporting method comparability studies
• Develop automated methods comparable to existing manual methods
• Document experimental procedures and results

Relevant majors

Relevant majors: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science (for automation-focused projects)

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

Does this sound like you?

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. 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. Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role:

• 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. Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. Many roles are required to be performed on‑site.

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.