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R&D Intern- Bioprocess

Job Locations US-PA-Warminster
Posted Date 1 day ago(4/7/2026 5:28 PM)
Requisition ID
2026-37205
Category
Research & Development
Company (Portal Searching)
FUJIFILM Biosciences

Position Overview

Position Description

 

We are hiring a R&D Intern- Bioprocess. The R&D Intern-Bioprocess will be responsible for activities relating to formulation and lyophilization process improvements of cytokines and growth factors.  

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.


Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.


Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.


Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Identification of controlling factors to improve solubility, stability, and bioactivity of recombinant cytokines and growth factors in successful formulation and lyophilization process development studies which includes but not limited to design and execute lyophilization cycles with the focus on reducing moisture content, improving cake appearance, ease of reconstitution and maintaining activity.
  • Author development reports and present data to cross-functional teams.
  • Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues
  • Project Activities
    • Finding the impact of vial configuration (fill volume, vial size or vial type) as well as different lyophilization process impact on product quality
    • Optimizing the primary drying end point with respect to the sample/vial quantity/shelf temperature
    • Effect of different excipients on reconstitution time.
    • Impact of annealing steps on cake appearance.
  • Learning Objectives:
    • Learning protein-lyophilization work in depth 
  • Presentation 
    • Summarizing the project scope, work completed, key findings, and recommendations 

Required Skills/Education:

  • Must be at least a 2nd year bachelors student and returning student after the summer with a focus in Biological Science or Chemistry/Biochemistry
  • 1 year wet lab experience
  • Basic protein chemistry knowledge
  • Ability to use search engines/ scientific literature databases to find relevant information (e.g. perform literature searches).  
  • Experience with therapeutic protein formulation / lyophilization is desirable but not required.  
  • Clear theoretical knowledge of protein chemistry is required
  • Ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
  • Good oral and written communication skills 

Salary and Benefits:

  • The base salary range for this position is $23.00-$25.00 per hour. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on the level of degree in pursuit.

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EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (flbi@fujifilm.com).

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