2027 Co-op Downstream Purification & Process Characterization (IOPS)
Core
Support purification and raw material characterization methods to isolate, concentrate, and de-risk biologic drug substances.
Role type
Undergraduate/Graduate Co-op Process Scientist (Downstream Purification)
Builds
Biologic drug substances for patients with serious diseases
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Downstream Processing
Required skills
Filtration and separations, Nitrosamine risk assessment, Regulatory documentation, Hands-on purification operations, Process characterization, Equipment hold time optimization
Preferred skills
Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Leadership, High GPA (3.0+)
Responsibilities
Conduct filtration studies to establish reusable filter lifetimes, Investigate opportunities to extend hold times for filtration equipment, Establish acceptable reuse limits for filtration membranes, Study raw material risk factors including nitrosamine clearance and formation, Support hands-on purification and filtration operations, Document results that directly support regulatory filings
