Downstream Process Development Co-op

WuXi Biologics; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

WuXi Biologics in Cranbury, NJ is seeking a Research Associate Co-op for Downstream Process Development to design, execute, and document downstream purification development, tech transfer, and optimization studies. You will collaborate with PD teams and perform bench-scale experiments under supervision to support non-GMP material generation.

The role emphasizes training on safety and regulatory standards, with opportunities to contribute to project workflows, data analysis, and report drafting

Qualifications

• Upper-level undergraduates pursuing BS/BA or recent graduates in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life sciences, Biochemical engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in written and oral communication; strong collaboration skills.
• Experience with protein purification and lab-scale execution is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required training (safety, equipment, etc.).
• Perform tasks in compliance with regulations and WuXi Biologics policies.
• Contribute to project workflow from planning to data evaluation and report drafting.
• Design and execute lab-scale experiments for downstream purification development.
• Support process tech transfer and optimization studies.
• Assist with bench-scale purification process development, optimization, and pilot-scale studies.

Skills

Biotech knowledge

Lab techniques

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

BS/BA in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life sciences, Biochemical engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate Co-op, Downstream Process Development

Work Location: Cranbury, NJ

At WuXi Biologics, we’re shaping the future. As a global leader in biologics development and manufacturing, we support 600+ customers—including all top 20 biopharma companies.

Our 12,000+ team members drive innovation through our PROUD culture: Passion, Reward, Opportunity, Unity, and Determination. Join us and be part of something bigger.

Innovate. Grow. Make a difference. Your future starts now.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated student to join a co-op for our PD Downstream team. The Research Associate co-op will help to design, execute, and author downstream purification development, tech transfer, and optimization studies. The student will also partner with other internal PD teams during process tech transfer.

Responsibilities

• Completes all required training (i.e. safety, equipment etc.).
• Performs job specific tasks in compliance with applicable regulations, International standards, and WuXi Biologics internal policies and guidelines.
• Contributes to project workflow to ensure on time delivery: from initial planning, experiment execution, to data evaluation and report drafting.
• Designs and executes lab-scale experiment.
• Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals.
• Working under supervision on bench scale purification process development, optimization and process transfer studies. Designing and executing pilot-scale experiments to support non-GMP material generation.

Qualifications

• Upper-level undergraduates working towards BS/BA or recent graduates, in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life sciences, Biochemical engineering, or related field.
• Strong oral & written communication skills are required. Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Great team player and ability to build positive collaboration with team members and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a self-motivated, multiple tasks, highly flexible, well-organized and detailed-oriented style.
• Hands-on experience in protein purification and lab scale experimental execution, including chromatography, UFDF, TFF, viral inactivation and filtration, etc. is preferred, but not required
• Experience with cell biology, microbial fermentation, mammalian cell culture, protein purification, analytical sciences, bioassay development, working in cGMP environment or Biologics CMC development is preferred, but not required.

The Research Associate Co-op is well suited for:

• Students who are well-organized with leadership potential and have good communication by having the ability to effect change through persuasion and reason while dealing with ambiguity.
• Students who have proven the ability to work as a team member with a variety of people at all levels within the organization.
• Students who are able to deliver results in a very significant and energizing environment through multi-tasking, critical thinking, problem solving and having an analytical mindset.
• Students who are a self-starter with a strong work ethic that values high levels of integrity and authenticity with a dedicated and creative personality who wants to succeed.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $20-30hr

The job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertis and company business needs.