Intern, Manufacturing Associate, Upstream, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Job description

Why Join Us? 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: ultra innovative – Tackle rare and dynamic challenges The Manufacturing Associate Intern will be working within Upstream/Cell Culture Team at Ultragenyx’s Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Bedford, MA. The position is a suite/clean room-based position where the Associate will be performing cell culture operations from cell thaw to 2000L Bioreactor. Shift: 7am to 7pm, Pitman rotation schedule: 12-hour shift position (3 days in, 2 days off, 2 days in, 3 days off) and weekend is required. 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: • Support the execution of all Upstream manufacturing activities in compliance with environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and Ultragenyx’s Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs)/Protocols. • Responsible for keeping own training curriculum up-to-date, ensuring full training has been taken prior to performing produ