Co-op, Process Engineer

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Be a hero for our rare disease patients

At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.

Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.

If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team.

Position Summary:

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You will partner closely with the Engineering & Validation leadership team and will be responsible for upstream/downstream process & utility engineering support of GMP manufacturing systems at the new state of the art Gene Therapy Manufacturing facility in Bedford, Massachusetts.

You will work alongside senior team members on engineering challenges and objectives and be expected to implement innovative and robust solutions. In addition, you would provide input on the development of engineering programs, standards, and processes for the new manufacturing site.

Work Model:

Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site and thus will be subject to certain on-site safety protocols during the pandemic.

Responsibilities:

• Attend Manufacturing and Validation planning meetings and collaborate with different workstreams
• Execute simple and complex processes/testing.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of standard manufacturing practices and equipment.
• Strict adherence to current good manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation. Help to establish and follow written procedures for the clear and accurate documentation of equipment operation and process instructions, and of process data.
• Monitor process operations to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Assist in the investigation of procedural deviations.
• Support the definition and execution of all activities in compliance with environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements, and good manufacturing procedures (cGMPs)
• Assist in development of a single use database for the site’s component library
• Supports quality investigations, continuous improvement efforts and engineering activities as they directly impact the functionality of the manufacturing areas.
  
  

Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Chemistry), with minimum of 2 years completed
• Enrolled as a full-time student with plans to return to school in fall term
• This co-op is full-time (40 hours per week), from early July of 2025 until the end of December 2025.
• 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
• GMP experience is a plus
• Ambitious and self-starting attitude to take on responsibilities and own process improvements
• Ability to collaborate fluidly with peers, supervisors and cross functional support groups required
• Exceptional written, oral communication, and organizational skills required independently and with strategic collaborators
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment/Safety Considerations:

• Stand for extended periods of time with periodic stooping / bending / kneeling
• Able to lift, push, pull up to 50lbs.
• Climb ladders and stairs of various heights.
• Work in a controlled environment requiring GxP gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body. This requires the ability to change clothes into appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment.
• Certain tasks may require the use of a respirator; medical clearance will be required in advance.
• Must remove all make-up, jewelry, and contact lenses while in the manufacturing environment.
• Working in temperature-controlled environments (cold rooms)
  
  

Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 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
  
  

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.

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