Process Engineer Co - op

Internship Opportunity: Statistical Process Control Program

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The intern will assist in enhancing the Statistical Process Control program at the Bothell manufacturing facility. The project will provide hands-on experience with the implementation of statistical process control critical for ensuring process robustness of CAR-T products manufactured at the site. The intern will contribute to establishing robust data collection, analysis protocols, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and real-time monitoring to enhance process efficiency and compliance.

The full-time co-op will take place January - June 2026. Key Responsibilities

• Develop Protocols: Work with the Process Engineering team to create, update, and standardize SOPs for tracking process parameters in CAR-T manufacturing, focusing on aspects such as cell viability, transduction efficiency, and product yield.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Assist in developing automated data collection tools and data analytics methods for statistical process control.
• Implement Real-Time Monitoring Tools: Collaborate on developing and implementing tools and dashboards for manufacturing data collection and trending.
• Process Optimization: Participate in process improvement/continuous improvement activities to improve process robustness at the site.
• Documentation and Reporting: Summarize data sets to management to ensure process changes/drift is understood.
• Compliance: Gain experience working with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements and FDA regulations related to CAR-T manufacturing.

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in life sciences, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, data science or a related field.
• Basic understanding of cell culture, life science data analysis and visualizations.
• Basic knowledge of Python, and/or a willingness to learn programming languages quickly.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Interest in learning about GMP requirements and regulatory compliance in cell therapy manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment. Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is a temporary, time-bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co-op program. Employment in this role does not imply or guarantee ongoing or permanent employment with BMS.

The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is within the range of $23.00 to $42.00/hr. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not BMS). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location of the job. Compensation details are subject to change.

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