2025 University Recruiting - Bioprocess Technology Solutions Co-op

Job Description

Bioprocess Technology Solutions Co-op

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 Animal Health Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our company's Animal Health Bioprocess Technology Solutions (BTS) is seeking Co-ops who will operate as a fully-integrated member of a team. Day-to-day research for the co-op will focus on bioprocess and biotechnology development, vaccine formulation, and problem solving. 

The BTS department develops the processing knowledge necessary to successfully scale-up and efficiently produce veterinary vaccines at a commercial scale. Development efforts focus on ensuring robust, cost-effective, safe, and advancing technologies for the manufacturing facilities to secure a competitive advantage in animal health for our company. 

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you.  To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and collaboration.  As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. The co-op is responsible for accurate data recording, experimental set-up techniques, interpretation of results, and safe lab practices.  

We are seeking co-op candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi- functional environment.  Candidates must have a minimum sophomore standing in a four-year bachelor program in a life science or engineering discipline.  Candidates should be able to demonstrate their achievements in scientific coursework through academic transcripts.  

Co-op appointments are generally 4-6 months duration. Co-ops will receive an industry competitive stipend.   

Qualifications 

Education: 

• Must have completed their Junior year towards a Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Veterinary Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Protein Chemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology, by May 2025. 

Required:  

• Candidates should have an interest in laboratory and manufacturing, solving scientific problems.  

• Enjoy working in a highly-collaborative team environment 

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Applicants should have a science background and a working knowledge of basic laboratory techniques in life science, with a preference in virology and bacteriology field. 

• General computer skills are essential, as are good communication skills and the ability to keep accurate records. 

• Must be available for full-time employment for 4-6 months.  

• The successful candidate is expected to be open to learn throughout the internship and to be thorough and meth