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Summer Intern - Downstream Process Development

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Summer Intern - Downstream Process Development

Saint Louis, MO
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    CHEMICAL ENGINEER, BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEER, BIOCHEMISTRY, OR BIOLOGY SUMMER INTERN OR CO-OPERATIVE PROGRAM

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    When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

    LOCATION/DIVISION SPECIFIC INFORMATION

    St. Louis, MO

    HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

    As part of the Purification Development team, you will work with the downstream process development team to compile historical process data to generate a database of knowledge that will enable speed-to-market advances for important life-saving, and life changing potential new medications.

    By performing a historical review of HISTORICAL technology transfer protocols, manufacturing batch records and validation reports it will reduce the reduce the time and resources required for buffer development, chemical stability and validation. This may have an opportunity cost impact of and increasing net profit by $150,000 TO $500,000 PER YEAR.

    Your activities will support R&D and Process Validation stages of product launch for activities in Saint Louis and Brisbane, Australia and Groningen, The Netherlands.

    WHAT WILL YOU DO?

    • Train on Thermo Fisher Scientific practices in process development and general onboarding
    • Deep dive into previous development, tech transferred and validation processes for data points.
    • Compile paper-based data with other electronic data sources
    • Build a data base that can be used by all sites for future products
    • Assist in updating the SOP governing how to set buffer expiries.
    • Work with a technical liaison in a mentor/mentee team approach.
  • Qualifications

    HOW WILL YOU GET HERE?

    This role will work directly with a pre-selected senior mentor within Thermo Fisher Scientific. This individual will act as liaison, mentor, guide, and coach through all aspects of training, project research, and the final report and template drafting.

    Onsite (no remote work) 40+ hours a week is a requirement for this position.

    EDUCATION

    • Undergraduate in chemical, biochemical Eng, Biology and Biomedical Sciences, or molecular biology sciences or similar.
    • Undergraduate in a similar department or major
    • GPA of 3.0 or higher
    • Entry level or mid-level courses or experience in statistics is a plus.

    EXPERIENCE

    • No industry experience is needed.
  • Desired skills

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

    • Enthusiasm and go-getter approach to problem solving.
    • Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver against challenging objectives
    • Ability to contribute to a team effort and to learn from a liaison and technical advisor.
    • Basic/Moderate Process Control mathematics and statistical evaluation.
    • Ability to process data in Excel, MiniTab, or JMP (training can be provided) for statistical control calculation.
    • Excellent writing skills to present a technical summary report to drive global baseline studies.
    • Excellent self-management skills to make/meet project timelines and milestones for long term goals.

    At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.[]

  • Industry
    Biotechnology
  • Fun Fact
    25% of our current revenue is generated from products that didn’t exist 5 years ago.
  • About Us

    As the world’s leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific's professionals develop critical solutions—and build rewarding careers. They help customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure food is safe, and so much more. When you #StartYourStory with Thermo Fisher, you are guaranteed meaningful work - both personally and professionally.