Co-Op - Chemical Engineering

Cambrex Corp.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex Corp. in Waltham, MA is seeking a co-op in the chemical engineering team to support the Digital Twin program, combining modeling with process data and equipment information to aid understanding and technology transfer.

The role emphasizes learning in a fast-paced environment; pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree by 2028, with strong written and oral communication skills. This internship offers exposure to data collection, UI development, and collaboration with engineers to advance

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication, and ability to work in a diverse team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum.
• Awareness of key R&D lab equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, reactors).
• Ability to follow SOPs and basic regulatory guidance under supervision.
• Understanding of laboratory investigation processes.
• Ability to share ideas with peers.
• Maintain a good lab notebook and data entry, GDP compliance.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with the company’s chemical hygiene plan and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the Digital Twin program
• Collect and import engineering data for plant equipment from drawings and conversations with plant engineers and operators
• Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot test cases for Digital Twin software
• Collect characterization data of kilo lab equipment to validate modelling tool performance
• Develop user interface, data import/export, and data validation processes
• Ensure that the integrity and profile of Snapdragon

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Chemical engineering basics

Data entry and notebook keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Chemical Engineering or Computer Science degree

Job description

Company Information

You Matter to Cambrex.

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services.

With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs.

Your Work Matters.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:

• engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
• learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
• strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!

Your Future Matters.

Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world.

Job Overview

Snapdragon Chemistry is currently seeking exceptional candidates to work as a co-op within our chemical engineering team. A successful candidate will be joining a group of innovative and entrepreneurial scientists and engineers. This position is focused on supporting Cambrex’s Digital Twin program, which encompasses using modeling in combination with process data, physical properties, and equipment information to support process understanding and technology transfer.

We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for learning and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a bachelors or master’s degree to be completed by 2028. Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the Digital Twin program
• Collect and import engineering data for plant equipment from mechanical drawings, conversations with plant engineers and operators, and other data sources
• Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot test cases for Digital Twin software using modern agentic software development tools
• Collect characterization data of kilo lab equipment to validate modelling tool performance
• Develop user interface, data import/export, and data validation processes
• Ensure that the integrity and profile of Snapdragon

Qualifications/Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication/interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a diverse team environment are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software (SharePoint, Word / EXCEL / PowerPoint) is expected.
• Basic understanding of undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum.
• Basic understanding and awareness of key engineering R&D equipment (e.g. pumps, heat exchangers, reactors)
• With manager supervision, able to comply with SOPs and basic regulatory guidance
• Basic understanding of the laboratory investigation process
• Shares ideas with peers.
• Ability to keep a good laboratory notebook and perform data entry, compliance with GDP
• Ability to organize work efficiently and manage time effectively.
• Maintain familiarity with the company’s chemical hygiene plan.
• Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.
• Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulation at the federal, state and local levels.

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

Actively pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Computer Science

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Travel

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must regularly stand and bend, and climb; and is frequently required to sit and walk, crawl, stoop. Employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Must be able to talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, and observe color changes.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for specific job duties to be performed. Such personal protective equipment may include, but not limited to: safety eyewear, lab coats, various types of gloves, etc. Employee may be exposed to various chemicals in a laboratory enviornment.

Periodic requirements to travel to other Cambrex sites may be part of this program (<10%).

The estimated hourly rate of $20.00/hr - $26.00/hr reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional licenses held.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.