What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate Co-op, Drug Product Development position at WuXi Biologics?
Research Associate Co-op, Drug Product Development
WuXi Biologics is a is a leading global open-access biologics technology platform offering end-to-end solutions to empower organizations to discover, develop, and manufacture biologics from concept to commercial manufacturing. WuXi Biologics’ achievements are a direct result of the efforts made by our employees. We have built an extraordinary team motivated by our PROUD culture of Passion, Reward, Opportunity, Unity, and Determination. WuXi Biologics offers exciting job opportunities and careers around the globe. We currently employ over 12,000 people and provide services to more than 600 customers worldwide, including all the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated student with growth and improvement mindset to join our drug product development team as a Co-Op Associate Scientist. This Co-Op Associate Scientist will be exposed to a wide variety of phsiochemical assays (U/HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis, DLS, DSC, subvisible particle analyses) and drug product development processes (including clinical in-use studies, photosensitivity studies, protein deep characterization, and drug product stability studies), and work on sample testing, method transfer, optimization and development.
Requirements:
- Completes all required training (i.e. safety, equipment, OJT etc.).
- Performs job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi Biologics internal policies and guidelines.
- Designs and execute method and process optimization.
- Draft method or study protocols and reports.
- Perform physiochemical assay sample testing.
- Assist in project workflow to ensure on time delivery: from initial planning, experiment execution, to data analysis and review.
- Perform lab maintenance and operation tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Preferred current masters degree student (but outstanding bachelors degree students may be considered) in chemistry, biology, life sciences or related field.
- Hands-on experience with micro-pipettes.
- Detail-oriented, well-organized and efficient.
- Strong oral & written communication skills are required.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to take on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Hand-on experience with U/HPLC is a plus
Drug Product Development Associate Scientist Co-Op position is well suited for:
- Students who are interested in learning drug delivery sciences in industrial settings.
- Students who are detail-oriented, and are able to demonstrate the ability of critical thinking and problem solving. Students who have strong analytical mindset.
- Students who have proven the ability to work as a team member with a variety of people at all levels within the organization.
- Students who are a self-starter with a strong work ethic that values high levels of integrity and authenticity with a dedicated and creative personality who wants to succeed.
WuXi Biologics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
