Process Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027)

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Lexington, MA invites a 6-month, full-time on-site Process Engineering co-op to support oligonucleotide manufacturing and capital projects. You will assist the team with project deliverables, draft technical documents, and learn GMP processes in a hands-on setting.

Applicants are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical/bioprocess or related engineering, with interest in GMP equipment, data analysis, and CAD/P&IDs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor-level degree in a technical discipline with interest in GMP environments.
• Experience or interest in GMP process equipment and manufacturing.
• Interest in oligonucleotide manufacturing processes and facilities.
• Data analysis skills with statistical software and programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist Process Engineering with executing project deliverables.
• Draft technical and quality documents.
• Troubleshoot and maintain GMP process equipment.
• Support manufacturing investigations and related activities.
• Learn oligonucleotide process unit operations and interpret P&IDs, process diagrams, and equipment specs.

Skills

Data analysis

CAD drafting

AI tools for productivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, bioengineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry

Tools

MS Excel

JMP

SQL

R

Python

CAD software

Job description

Scope

• 6-month, full-time, on-site engineering co-op (Process Engineering) supporting Oligonucleotide manufacturing and capital projects for the Lexington, MA site.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist the Process Engineering team with executing engineering project deliverables.
• Draft technical and quality documents.
• Troubleshoot and maintain GMP process equipment.
• Support manufacturing investigations and related activities.
• Support Engineering and Facilities activities; learn oligonucleotide process unit operations and equipment.
• Interpret engineering documents (e.g., P&IDs, process and instrumentation diagrams, equipment specifications).
• Support and document engineering activities (maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment studies).

Preferred Education, Skills, Experience and Interests

• Pursuing a Bachelor-level degree in a technical discipline (chemical engineering, bioengineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, etc.).
• Experience/interest in GMP process equipment and/or GMP manufacturing environments (plus).
• Experience/interest in oligonucleotide manufacturing processes, unit operations, and facilities (plus).
• Data analysis with statistical software/programming (MS Excel, JMP, SQL, R, Python, etc.) (plus).
• CAD and drafting P&IDs (plus).
• Using AI tools to boost productivity and/or perform data analysis (plus).

Requirements

• Track record delivering projects/goals in independent and team settings.
• Willingness to be coached/mentored; speak up/ask questions.
• Excellent oral and written communication; highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Experience solving complex problems via in-depth analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to climb ladders/work in tight spaces; lift 25–50 lbs; push/pull; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to gown in/out of cleanrooms.

Eligibility/Application Instructions (Co-op)

• Undergraduate students enrolled full-time in chemical/bioprocess engineering or related program at an accredited university.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; return to school after the co-op.
• GPA 3.3+ preferred; age 18+ prior to start date.