2027 Future Talent Program - Vaccines Process Research & Development Downstream - Co-Op

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Pennsylvania is seeking a scientific co-op in Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D, focusing on downstream process development for vaccine manufacturing. You will conduct benchwork to optimize purification processes and contribute to process scale-up.

The role requires enrollment in a BS/BA in relevant fields, ability to work independently and in teams, hands-on lab experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and availability full-time for

Qualifications

• Enrolled in BS/BA in Chemical/Biomedical/Biological Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related fields.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Hands-on laboratory experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Available full-time for 4-6 months in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory benchwork to optimize and troubleshoot purification processes.
• Contribute to process scale-up and support GMP pilot campaigns.
• Analyze and present experimental data; ensure compliance with safety and training requirements.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Communication

Independent / self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Chemical/Biomedical/Biological Engineering or related field

Job description

Role

Scientific co-op in Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D, focusing on downstream process development for vaccine manufacturing.

Responsibilities

conduct laboratory benchwork to optimize and troubleshoot purification processes, contribute to process scale-up, and support GMP pilot campaigns; analyze and present experimental data; ensure compliance with safety and training requirements.

Requirements

enrolled in BS/BA in Chemical/Biomedical/Biological Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related fields; ability to work independently and in teams; hands-on laboratory experience; strong organizational and communication skills; available full-time for 4-6 months in 2027.

Preferred

understanding of bioprocess purification, large molecule purification operations.

HighValue

vaccine process development, downstream bioprocessing, GMP pilot campaigns, biological sciences, process scale-up.

WorkSetup

hybrid onsite in 2027, no travel required.