2027 Future Talent Program - Vaccines Process Research & Development Upstream - Co-Op (Vaccines)

Location: West Point, Pennsylvania, United States of America; hybrid work arrangement; US and Puerto Rico residents only

Salary range: $39,908–$111,111 per year

Company

hirify.global is a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company developing medicines, vaccines, and advanced biotechnologies.

What you will do

• Perform laboratory-scale process development and scale-up studies for vaccine production.
• Develop robust, efficient, and scalable cell culture, fermentation, and upstream processes.
• Support in-process assays, process engineering, raw material and equipment inventory coordination, and technology transfer.
• Contribute to pilot-scale GMP campaigns for bulk clinical material, including campaign preparation, execution, and closeout.
• Record and communicate experimental results in written and verbal formats while following training and laboratory safety requirements.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in at least a BS/BA program in Chemical, Biomedical, or Biological Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a closely related field.
• Proven ability to work in a hands-on laboratory setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, learn new techniques, manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Self-motivation, adaptability, positive attitude, organization, interpersonal skills, and effective verbal and written communication.
• Availability for full-time work for 4–6 months in 2027, during either June–November or March–August.

Nice to have

• Direct experience with cell culture or fermentation, upstream process development, and/or expression system development for vaccines or biologics.
• Hands-on experience with immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and/or virometry, including flow-based nanoparticle analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term Intern/Co-op position lasting 4–6 months and including one or more projects.
• Hybrid work arrangement with first-shift, daytime hours.
• No relocation, travel, or valid driving license required.
• No visa sponsorship is available.
• Work takes place within an early-stage process development team under the direction of a project mentor.

Hiring process

• Applications may close before or remain open beyond the stated posting end date at the company's discretion.
• Applications must be submitted no later than November 22, 2026, because the posting is effective until the day before the listed November 23, 2026 end date.