Co-op, Validation

The role

You will support planning and execution of validation activities for upstream and downstream process and utility systems at a gene therapy manufacturing facility. You will work with senior team members on the planning for manufacturing facility validation. This is a co-op with a focus on planning, execution and decision-making support, not hands-on floor work.

What you will do

• Attend validation planning meetings
• Collaborate with different workstreams
• Execute testing on manufacturing and utilities equipment
• Develop documentation
• Generate and maintain project trackers and spreadsheets
• Routinely execute simple and complex processes following established SOPs
• Follow written procedures for accurate documentation of equipment operation and process instructions
• Monitor process operations to ensure compliance with specifications
• Assist in the investigation of procedural deviations
• Practice safe work habits and follow safety procedures and guidelines

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering or science, with a minimum of 2 years completed
• Enrolled as a full-time student with plans to return to school in the fall term
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Flexible; adapts work style to meet organization needs
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong ability to follow through with tasks
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, reasoning and problem solving
• Capable of completing assigned responsibilities and keeping manager informed of work status
• Ability to collaborate fluidly with peers, supervisors and cross-functional support groups
• Exceptional written and oral communication and organizational skills
• Strict adherence to current good manufacturing practices, SOPs and manufacturing documentation
• Ambitious and self-starting attitude

Nice to have

• GMP experience

Benefits

• Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
• Volunteer days
• Long-term incentive and employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
• Employee wellbeing benefits
• Fitness reimbursement
• Tuition sponsoring
• Professional development plans
• Benefits vary by region and country

Before you apply

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student with plans to return to school in the fall term

About the company

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical focuses on rare disease medicine and is developing multiple gene therapy programs. The company describes a culture focused on patients, its people, and supportive, inclusive growth.