2027 Co-op Viral Vector Process Development

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 51,291,000 - 145,849,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking multiple 2027 Co-ops in Viral Vector Process Development to join the Viral Production Core within PMPD. Co-ops will help develop processes to produce and purify AAV for gene therapy programs, with onsite work in Tarrytown, NY.

Positions are full-time and onsite, spanning January–August and other blocks. Pay ranges depend on education level, with an hourly range of $17.90–$50.90 for the location.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate degree and returning to school after the position or graduating after the position.
• Ability to commit to 40 hours per week for the listed timeframe.
• Demonstrated leadership in campus activities, clubs, sports, work, or community preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development of upstream and downstream processes to produce/purify AAV for gene therapy programs.
• Optimize cell culture conditions to improve viral production.
• Develop high-throughput purification workflows for viral vectors.
• Build models to predict and improve separation performance.
• Conduct wet-lab experiments and analyze data.
• Collaborate with scientists across upstream and downstream teams.
• Document experimental procedures and results.
• Present progress and findings to the broader team.

Skills

Upstream/downstream process

Cell culture optimization

High-throughput purification

Modeling/separation performance

Wet-lab experiments

Data analysis

Cross-team collaboration

Technical documentation

Presentation

Education

Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Molecular Biology

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 Viral Vector Process Development to join our Viral Production Core within Preclinical Manufacturing and Process Development (PMPD), which develops the processes used to produce and purify adeno-associated virus (AAV) for gene therapy programs.

These positions offer the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

Location: Tarrytown, NY

Timeframe: Our Co-op positions are full-time and onsite from January-August (Spring-Summer), May/June-December (Summer-Fall), and August-December (Fall).

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-$50.90 per hour.

What you’ll do:

• Support the development of upstream and downstream processes used to produce and purify adeno-associated virus (AAV) for gene therapy programs
• Optimize cell culture conditions to improve viral production
• Develop high-throughput purification workflows for viral vectors
• Build models to predict and improve separation performance
• Conduct wet-lab experiments and analyze the resulting data
• Collaborate with scientists across upstream and downstream teams
• Document experimental procedures and results
• Present progress and findings to the broader team

Relevant majors: Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology

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

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, and 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. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

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.