Process Development Intern
Darnley Haven
Boston, MAFresher9m agovia LinkedIn
Posted 15 Nov 2026, 03:53 ET
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Stakeholder management
- Work
- On-site in Boston · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
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- Listed
- Nov 15, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Full-time, paid co-op from January – July 2027.
- Focuses on developing an automated script for bioreactor media exchange without operator intervention.
- Aims to reduce manual day-to-day work and increase lab efficiency.
- Provides hands-on learning in cell culture and process automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Automate the daily media exchange process for the 2L STR bioreactor.
- Develop an automated script to enable media exchange without operator intervention.
- Design and develop an automated process for daily bioreactor media exchange.
- Support execution of the complete CPI process using the automated script, documenting observations, outcomes, and opportunities for refinement.
- Document project methods and results in the electronic notebook system, including workflow details, script functionality, testing observations, and conclusions.
- Author or support authoring of an SOP describing the automated media exchange process.
- Collaborate with internal process and automation stakeholders to gather information, review requirements, communicate progress, and incorporate feedback.
- Prepare and deliver a final project summary describing the automation approach, testing results, documented workflow, SOP output, and estimated efficiency benefit.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Cell culture and aseptic technique.
- Bioreactor operation experience preferred.
- Programming or automation experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate findings, progress, and problems.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and skills.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Sponsorship is not provided.