Co-Op, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations (Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: 100% onsite at the hirify.global site in Norwood, Massachusetts, United States; not eligible for remote work. Co-op term: January 18, 2027–June 25, 2027. Applicants must be available for the full duration.

Salary: $20.00–$60.00 per hour.

Company

hirify.global develops mRNA technology and infrastructure for creating and delivering medicines.

What you will do

• Support documentation lifecycle management in a regulated GxP manufacturing environment, including creation, revision, review, approval, issuance, and archival.
• Assist with updates to SOPs, work instructions, job aids, batch record documents, forms, templates, and training materials.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on simplification, standardization, error-proofing, and reducing rework in DNA manufacturing.
• Gather and organize process maps, time studies, issue logs, deviation themes, operational feedback, and performance metrics.
• Develop standard work and visual management tools such as checklists, one-point lessons, and quick reference guides.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, QC, Engineering, and Training teams and present progress updates.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data/Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfort with common data tools such as Excel and willingness to learn quality systems and tools.
• Must already hold work authorization in the United States and maintain it without future sponsorship.
• Only U.S. persons eligible under applicable U.S. export control requirements.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to high-performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person work environment with direct mentorship and hands-on collaboration.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Subsidized commuter benefits and location-specific perks.
• Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes.
• Smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free workplace.