Co-op, Process Chemistry

About the Role:

This application is for a 6-month student role from July - December 2026. Resume review begins in January 2026.

Work within the Pharma Drug Substance organization engaged in laboratory activities supporting the development of small molecule therapeutic products, manufacturing processes or new technologies.  

What You’ll Do:

As a co-op you will gain hands-on experience in process development of small molecule pharmaceuticals. You will work closely with the Small Molecule Chemistry Development team. Under general supervision, you will design and execute chemical reactions in the laboratory aimed at gaining process understanding and making process improvements to a manufacturing process. You may also conduct laboratory work in areas that may include biocatalysis, crystallization and reaction engineering. Reactions and crystallizations will be performed in batch at micro-scale, or at intermediate scale 10-1000 mL.

Example projects may include:

• Process development of a biocatalytic chemical reaction
• Screening of biocatalysts for pharmaceutically relevant chemical transformations
• Process optimization of drug substance starting materials or intermediates

Key responsibilities:

• Design and execute chemical reactions in the laboratory.
• Gather detailed experimental observations and results.
• Analyze data and present results and conclusions.
• Maintain an up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook.
• Deliver a final presentation and/or poster at an internal meeting.

Who You Are:

You are passionate about science, you love to learn new skills, and you like to work in collaborative environment.

Include the knowledge, skills, and abilities you may be seeking.

• Have experience working in a scientific laboratory.
• Ability to take detailed notes and record experimental observations
• Ability to work independently using all available information and scientific data

To participate in the Biogen Internship or Co-op Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree students
• Preferred majors/programs: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field

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