2025 University Recruiting - Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Sciences Co-op

Job Description

Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Sciences (GQLMAS), our company´s Manufacturing Division is responsible for the establishment and performance of commercial large molecule analytical techniques including method development, validation, troubleshooting, and transfers working with both our company and outsourced partners.   This team is highly motivated, fast-paced and focused on the rapid advancement of our company´s large molecule pipeline, as well as growth and performance of existing licensed products.  Specific job responsibilities could include participation in department activities including training, analytical method development, troubleshooting, validation, sample testing supporting process development/changes, scale-up and optimization.

Interested candidates should have the following:

• Experience with pipettes, balances, pH meters, biosafety cabinets, and/or fume hoods

• Experience with documenting experiments including objectives, reagents, procedure, results, and conclusions.

• Experience in one or more of the following analytical laboratory techniques:

  • Cell culture techniques:  mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, virus plaque, virus TCID50,

  • Attribute testing:  ELISA, BCA, Bradford, UPLC/HPLC, cIEF, CE, LC-MS, UV-Vis, DLS, MALS/RI, CCIT, ICP-MS

  • Microbial techniques:  kinetic turbidimetric/chromogenic, sterility, environmental monitoring, microbial limits testing

• Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team

• Ability to learn new techniques

• Good technical, communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and teamwork skills. 

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and proven performance record

Required Education and Experience:

• Candidates must be currently working toward B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field. 

Education Minimum Requirement: 

Minimum of three (3) years in a BS -OR- in a MS program in one of the following disciplines:

• Biology

• Biochemistry

• Chemistry

• Molecular Biology

• Virology

*Available for a duration of 1-year during May 2024-May 2025

Candidates must be successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal and writing skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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