Co-op Scientist, Downstream Process Development at Alexion in New Haven, Connecticut

Job Description:

This is what you will do:



The Downstream Process Development Co-op Scientist is responsible for performing assigned experimental and/or theoretical tasks to support the development of Alexion's therapeutic protein candidates. The co-op scientist will learn and apply principles of biologics downstream process development in one or more of the following: chromatography, robotics and automation, and development analytical support.



You will be responsible for:

• Literature searches on the project to learn about current developments


• Training on relevant equipment and systems


• Executing experimental studies, with guidance, to optimize a process and/or develop tools for use in downstream process development


• Working with the Downstream Process Development team and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet the needs of the study


• Documenting study execution and results in notebooks, presentations and/or technical reports


• Communicating all findings to relevant business units

You will need to have:

• BS or MS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university


• 0-2 years experience working in relevant laboratory setting


• Desire and ability to learn new techniques and use problem-solving skills


• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills


• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: work comfortably in a lab environment including bending, standing, working with small parts, reaching, kneeling

We would prefer for you to have:

• Experience with protein purification, Tecan or other robotic pipetting instruments, experimental design


• Experience with MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Basic lab skills (i.e. pipetting, weighing components, pH/conductivity measurements)

Date Posted

12-Nov-2024



Closing Date

28-Nov-2024Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.


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