What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Formulation Development and Manufacturing position at Agios Pharmaceuticals?
Intern, Formulation Development and Manufacturing, CMC
Who we are:
Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexible environment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patients who count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patient communities, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues, which helps us discover, develop and deliver therapies for rare diseases – and make a bigger difference in their lives. In the U.S., Agios markets a first-in-class pyruvate kinase (PK) activator for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency. Building on the company’s leadership in the field of cellular metabolism, Agios is advancing a robust clinical pipeline of investigational medicines with active and planned programs in alpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric PK deficiency and MDS-associated anemia.
The impact you will make:
Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a motivated and proactive Summer Intern to join our Formulation Development and Manufacturing team. We want someone who is interested in the pharmaceutical industry and in exploring and expanding their knowledge in drug product development . The internwill work onsite at Agios Headquarters in Cambridge, MA. The intern will perform laboratory experiments and research, with the guidance of a mentor in the formulation group, to support the expansion of formulation capabilities in the group. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn and participate, ask questions, and effectively communicate with members in the group. Experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry is a bonus, but not required.
This internship is located in Cambridge, MA.
What you will do:
Who we are:
Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexible environment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patients who count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patient communities, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues, which helps us discover, develop and deliver therapies for rare diseases – and make a bigger difference in their lives. In the U.S., Agios markets a first-in-class pyruvate kinase (PK) activator for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency. Building on the company’s leadership in the field of cellular metabolism, Agios is advancing a robust clinical pipeline of investigational medicines with active and planned programs in alpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric PK deficiency and MDS-associated anemia.
The impact you will make:
Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a motivated and proactive Summer Intern to join our Formulation Development and Manufacturing team. We want someone who is interested in the pharmaceutical industry and in exploring and expanding their knowledge in drug product development . The internwill work onsite at Agios Headquarters in Cambridge, MA. The intern will perform laboratory experiments and research, with the guidance of a mentor in the formulation group, to support the expansion of formulation capabilities in the group. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn and participate, ask questions, and effectively communicate with members in the group. Experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry is a bonus, but not required.
This internship is located in Cambridge, MA.
What you will do:
- The candidate will learn about drug development, oral solid dose formulation design and manufacturing
- Gain experience with formulation development laboratory equipment (such as compaction simulator, shear cell, friability tester, blender, tablet press, pan coater)
- Maintain a well-documented electronic laboratory notebook (ELN), and retain organized notes, analysis, and presentations
- Be able to work independently at times, and be proactive in asking questions
- Give a final presentation on the summer’s work to a company-wide audience
- Must be currently enrolled in an academic program (undergraduate or graduate degree)
- Majors in the following backgrounds: Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering, or related field of study
- Effective communicator (written and verbal)
- Experience with designing, conducting experiments and maintaining a lab notebook.
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and make connections
