Process and Media Development Intern

About the Role

This temporary, full-time, paid co-op position is a 6-month experiential training program focused on laboratory research, cell culture, and bioprocess development. The role is within the Media Development team, supporting the development of processes and media for a stem cell therapy targeting patients with T1D. The position is lab-based, with an expected 25-30 hours weekly spent in the lab.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute experiments focusing on media development on different scales.
• Contribute to projects involving media development, omics analyses, and bioreactor design and operation.
• Perform individual tasks and make original contributions to the project.
• Collaborate with media team members on day-to-day lab activities.
• Focus on cell culture optimization, media development, bioreactor operations, and data analyses.
• Interact with the broader Process Development team.
• Present project and contributions at the end of the co-op period.
• Work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Aseptic technique and cell culture experience required.
• Familiarity with bioreactors operations required.
• Familiarity with GMP compliance, raw material sourcing, and general market analysis.

Qualifications

• PhD student in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or bioprocess engineering.
• Master’s student in a similar field.
• Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027.
• Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – July 2027.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future.

The company does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops.

The application deadline is November 15th.