Co-op, Process Engineer

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical•Bedford, MA

8d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

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 curious – Apply your biggest ideas in courageous ways You will partner closely with the Engineering & Validation leadership team and will be responsible for upstream/downstream process & utility engineering support of GMP manufacturing systems at the new state of the art Gene Therapy Manufacturing facility in Bedford, Massachusetts. You will work alongside senior team members on engineering challenges and objectives and be expected to implement innovative and robust solutions. In addition, you would provide input on the development of engineering programs, standards, and processes for the new manufacturing site. Work Model: Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (e.g., chemical engineering, bioengineering, biochemistry), with minimum of 2 years completed and plans to return to school in the spring 2027 term.
This is a 6 month co-op, starting July 6, 2026 working full-time (40 hours per week) until December 18, 2026.
Flexible; adapts work style to meet organization needs
Meticulous attention to detail
Strong ability to follow through with tasks
Ability to exercise sound judgment, reasoning, and problem solving
Capable of completing assigned responsibilities and keeping manager informed of work status
GMP experience is a plus
Ambitious and self-starting attitude to take on responsibilities and own process improvements
Ability to collaborate fluidly with peers, supervisors and cross functional support groups required
Exceptional written, oral communication, and organizational skills required independently and with strategic collaborators
Stand for extended periods of time with periodic stooping / bending / kneeling
Able to lift, push, pull up to 50lbs.
Climb ladders and stairs of various heights.
Work in a controlled environment requiring GxP gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body. This requires the ability to change clothes into appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment.
Certain tasks may require the use of a respirator; medical clearance will be required in advance.
Must remove all make-up, jewelry, and contact lenses while in the manufacturing environment.
Working in temperature-controlled environments (cold room s).

Nice To Haves

GMP experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Attend MFG and Validation planning meetings and collaborate with different workstreams
Execute simple and complex processes/testing.
Demonstrate general knowledge of standard manufacturing practices and equipment.
Strict adherence to current good manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
Help to establish and follow written procedures for the clear and accurate documentation of equipment operation and process instructions, and of process data.
Monitor process operations to ensure compliance with specifications.
Assist in the investigation of procedural deviations.
Support the definition and execution of all activities in compliance with environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements, and good manufacturing procedures (cGMPs)
Assist in development of a single use database for the site’s component library
Supports quality investigations, continuous improvement efforts and engineering activities as they directly impact the functionality of the manufacturing areas.