Combination device intern

About the Role

• Full-time, paid co-op position for an MS or PhD student.
• Takes place in Spring.
• 6-month experiential training program.
• Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – July 2027.
• Compensation: $30.00 – 50.00 USD/hour.
• On-Site: Work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility between Providence, RI and Boston, MA.

Internship Summary

• Focuses on product development, controls and automation, and laboratory research.
• Contribute to the advancement of Biopharma CGT Combination Device Analytical Development capabilities.
• Play a pivotal role in building and enhancing new capabilities for the Device COE's Center of Excellence for combination device analytical development.
• Pioneering and implementing cutting-edge enabling technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with advanced non-destructive analytical techniques such as applied spectroscopy (Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis), Chemical Hyperspectral Imaging, Vacuum Decay, Helium Leak Detection, and MicroCurrent High-Voltage Leak Detection (HVLDmc).
• Contribute to AI-assisted analytical workflows, process automation, and digital tools that operate at the intersection of experimental data and GMP process models.
• Translate internal scientific knowledge into deployable enabling technology for combination product programs.
• Help establish the group's analytical and enabling technology capabilities from the ground up.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Python, R, or equivalent for data processing and model building.
• Interest in AI-assisted analytical workflows, digital twins, or process automation in a GMP setting.
• Exposure to GMP or regulatory environments in biopharmaceutical or medical device settings.
• Experience with laboratory techniques and instrumentation, including spectroscopic methods (FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis) and/or non-destructive testing techniques (Vacuum Decay, HVLD, functional testing of medical devices).

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of analytical chemistry, material science, or spectroscopy principles.
• Familiarity with challenges in characterization of autoinjectors or cell therapy products.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented research environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings and contributing to documentation.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future.
• Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027.

Program Highlights

• Connect with leaders and peers through professional networks, connections, and collaborations.
• Hands-on experience at the intersection of GMP analytical science, process data engineering, and AI/digital tool deployment.
• Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career.