Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Manufacturing Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Sciences (GQLMAS) team is responsible for the establishment and performance of commercial large molecule analytical techniques, including method development, validation, troubleshooting, transfers as well as stocking and supplying critical reagents to global laboratories. We collaborate with both internal teams and outsourced partners. Our team is fast paced, highly motivated, and focused on advancing our Company's large molecule pipeline as well as supporting growth and performance of existing licensed products. 

Specific job responsibilities could include analytical method development, troubleshooting, validation, sample testing supporting process development/changes, analytical software qualifications, and laboratory start-up activities such as instrument qualifications and inventory management, all while providing hands-on experience in a GMP environment.

Interested candidates should have the following:  

• Experience with pipettes, balances, pH meters, biosafety cabinets, and/or fume hoods 

• Experience with documenting experimentations including objectives, reagents, procedure, results, and conclusions

• Experience in one or more of the following analytical laboratory techniques 

• Cell culture techniques: mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, virus plaque, virus TCID50

• Attribute testing:  ELISA, qPCR, protein concentration assays (e.g. UV280, SoloVPE, BCA), Bradford, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC),  capillary electrophoresis (CE), mass spectrometry (LC-MS, ICP-MS), light scattering detection, container closure integrity testing, compendial testing

• Microbial techniques: kinetic turbidimetric/chromogenic, sterility, environmental monitoring, microbial limits testing 

• Analytical instrument qualifications

• Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional teams

• Ability to learn new techniques

• Good technical, communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Required Education and Experience: 

• Candidates must be currently working toward B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field

Education Minimum Requirement:   

Minimum of three (3) years in a BS -OR- in a MS program in one of the following disciplines: 

• Biology

• Biochemistry 

• Chemistry 

• Molecular Biology 

• Microbiology

• Virology 

Successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal and writing skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.  This position will be based out of West Point, with the potential to support Wilmington Biotech and the ability to support a 6-month co-op.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111

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MD2027

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

no

Job Posting End Date:

10/30/2026

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