Co-op, Process Engineer

The role

You will support process and utility engineering for GMP manufacturing systems at the new Gene Therapy Manufacturing facility in Bedford, Massachusetts. You will work alongside senior engineers on engineering challenges and help shape engineering programs, standards and processes for the new site.

What you will do

• Attend manufacturing and validation planning meetings and collaborate with different workstreams
• Execute simple and complex processes and testing
• Follow cGMP, standard operating procedures and manufacturing documentation
• Help establish and follow written procedures and document equipment operation and process data
• Monitor process operations to ensure compliance with specifications
• Assist in investigating procedural deviations
• Support activities in line with environmental health and safety and cGMP requirements
• Assist in developing a single use database for the site's component library
• Support quality investigations, continuous improvement and engineering activities

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Chemistry), with at least 2 years completed
• Enrolled as a full-time student with plans to return to school in fall term
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexible; adapts work style to meet organization needs
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong ability to follow through with tasks
• Good verbal communication skills; ability to write clearly and effectively
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, reasoning and problem solving
• Capable of completing assigned responsibilities and keeping manager informed of work status
• Ambitious and self-starting attitude to take on responsibilities and own process improvements
• Ability to collaborate with peers, supervisors and cross-functional groups

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

• Respirator use may be required, and medical clearance is needed in advance
• Applicants can request an accommodation before accepting a job offer

About the company

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical focuses on rare disease medicine and aims to lead the future of the field. The company states it values patients, its people, and a supportive, inclusive culture.