2027 Co-op Upstream Bioprocessing & Cell Culture Development (IOPS)

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. Regeneron is currently seeking multiple 2027 Co-ops in Upstream Bioprocessing & Cell Culture Development (IOPS) to join Regeneron Industrial Operations and Product Supply (IOPS) Process Sciences department. This group develops and runs the manufacturing-scale processes used to grow and purify Regeneron's commercial biologic products.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

Location: Rensselaer, NY (Temple Lane / East Greenbush)

Timeframe: Our Co-op positions are full-time and onsite from January-August (Spring-Summer), May/June-December (Summer-Fall), and August-December (Fall).

Pay: Intern and Co-op pay ranges are determined by level of education (year in school) and degree program. The hourly rate range for these locations is: $17.90-$25.50 per hour.

What you'll do:

• Support upstream and manufacturing-support teams that grow and optimize Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell cultures used to produce medicines at commercial scale

• Run lab-scale bioreactor experiments studying how process parameters affect cell culture performance

• Conduct media and feed optimization studies

• Investigate cell biology under stress conditions using multiomics methods

• Support development of a biomarker panel that predicts and monitors cell line performance risk

• Perform mammalian cell culture using aseptic technique

• Conduct quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assay development and data interpretation

• Document experimental procedures and results

Relevant majors: Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biological/Biomedical Engineering, Biology

Let's find out if we're a fit:

• Must be enrolled in, or accepted to, an academic program pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate degree (and be returning to school the semester following the position or graduating after the position)

• Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week from January-August, May/June-December, or August-December

• Demonstrated leadership in areas such as campus activities, clubs, sports, current or previous work, or within the community preferred

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.