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AstraZeneca · 3 months ago

CO-OP in vitro Downstream Process Development Scientist

US - New Haven - CT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

0+ years exp

AstraZeneca, through its subsidiary Alexion Pharmaceuticals, is offering a Co-op position in in vitro Downstream Process Development. The role involves supporting the development of therapeutic protein candidates in a laboratory setting, where the co-op scientist will engage in various aspects of biologics development, including chromatography and analytical support.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conducting literature searches to understand current developments related to your project

Training on relevant equipment and systems

Delivering experimental studies, with mentorship, to optimize processes or develop tools for downstream process development

Collaborating with the Downstream Process Development team and cross-functional partners to meet study objectives

Documenting study execution and results in lab notebooks, presentations, and technical reports

Presenting findings to relevant business units

Qualification

BiologyChemistryChemical EngineeringChromatographyProtein PurificationStatistical SoftwareBasic Lab SkillsMS OfficeInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

BS or MS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related subject area from an accredited university in good academic standing, and have secured institutional approval for participation in a CO-OP program

0–2 years of experience working in a relevant laboratory setting

Availability to work full-time on-site for approximately 6 months (January to June)

Proven track record to quickly learn and apply new scientific techniques, with examples of problem-solving in academic or research settings

Proven interpersonal and communication skills, with experience collaborating effectively in team environments (e.g., lab groups, academic projects, or internships)

Preferred

Experience with design of experiments and statistical software packages (e.g., JMP)

Exposure to data-driven/machine learning, hybrid, or mechanistic modeling of bio separations

Hands-on experience with protein purification, Tecan or other robotic pipetting instruments, and experimental design

Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Basic lab skills (e.g., pipetting, weighing components, pH/conductivity measurements)

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.astrazeneca.com

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