Ultragenyx is looking to hire Manufacturing Associates to support their Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Bedford, MA, specifically within the Downstream manufacturing processing responsibilities. The role aims to ensure efficient and compliant manufacturing operations for rare disease treatments.
Requirements
- Knowledgeable in General Filtration, Tangential Flow Filtration, Column Chromatography, and Aseptic Technique.
- Ability to accurately and reproducibly perform arithmetic calculations including fractions, decimals and percentages and basic algebraic and geometric calculations.
- Experience with viral vectors is not required but experience preferred
- Need to be able to read, write and understand English, and be proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Responsibilities
- Generates / Reviews / Approves new and current SOP’s, batch records, and/or protocols in support of the equipment and manufacturing processes associated with the Downstream manufacturing areas.
- Supports quality investigations, continuous improvement efforts and engineering activities as they directly impact the functionality of the manufacturing areas.
- Ensure maintenance, upkeep, and organization, of the facility and processes within the Downstream manufacturing areas.
- Strict adherence to current good manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
- Help to establish and follow written procedures for the clear and accurate documentation of equipment operation and process instructions, and of process data.
- Practice safe work habits and adhere to safety procedures and guidelines.
- Attend daily manufacturing tie 1 meetings and be prepared to communicate current operation status.
Other
- This internship is a full-time position (working 40 hours per week), starting January 12, 2026 and ending on December 23, 2026.
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated industries is ideal, but not required.
- Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, environment is essential
- Strong collaboration, team-working skills and communication skills
- Independently motivated and detail-oriented with good problem-solving ability
