Upstream Manufacturing Intern — Cell Culture (Cleanroom)

Ultragenyx; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation time and publicholyd

Volunteer days

Long term incentive and Employee stock

Employee wellbeing benefits

Fitness reimbursement

Tuition sponsoring

Professional development plans

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Job summary

Ultragenyx is seeking a Manufacturing Associate Intern to join the Upstream/Cell Culture team at our Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Bedford, MA. You will operate in a suite/clean room environment, handling cell culture tasks from thaw through to 2000L bioreactor, under strict cGMP guidance.

Shift is 7am–7pm on a 12-hour Pitman rotation; on-site work with safety protocols. This role emphasizes training, teamwork, and meticulous documentation in a fast-paced startup-like setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma to BS in any field; enrollment in Biotech Certificate Program.
• Preferably 1–2 years of professional experience in a regulated industry.
• Experience with cell culture is not required but experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures; proficient in Microsoft Office members (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment; strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and independently motivated; knowledge of cGMPs; gowning in clean room.

Responsibilities

• Support Upstream manufacturing activities in compliance with cGMPs and SOPs.
• Maintain training curriculum up-to-date and ensure training is completed before production tasks.
• Ensure cleaning and maintenance of facility and equipment.
• Document work per cGMPs on a timely basis.
• Perform operations and monitor processes with attention to detail.
• Take on additional tasks as assigned by the department manager.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

BS in any field

Biotech certificate program enrollment

Job description

Ultragenyx is seeking a Manufacturing Associate Intern to join the Upstream/Cell Culture team at our Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Bedford, MA. You will operate in a suite/clean room environment, handling cell culture tasks from thaw through to 2000L bioreactor, under strict cGMP guidance.

Shift is 7am–7pm on a 12-hour Pitman rotation; on-site work with safety protocols. This role emphasizes training, teamwork, and meticulous documentation in a fast-paced startup-like setting.