CSL is a leading global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of lifesaving medicines, including those that treat hemophilia and immune deficiencies, vaccines to prevent influenza, and therapies in iron deficiency, dialysis and nephrology. Since our start in 1916, we have been driven by our promise to save lives using the latest technologies. Today, CSL – including our three businesses, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor – provides lifesaving products to patients in more than 100 countries and employs 32,000 people. Our unique combination of commercial strength, R&D focus and operational excellence enables us to identify, develop and deliver innovations so our patients can live life to the fullest.

Program Experience

CSL’s Summer Internship Program is a hands-on experience that showcases the daily innovation and operations of a leading biotechnology company. Our environment is collaborative, global, and purpose-driven. The 6-month experience will immerse students in meaningful, thought-provoking projects that contribute to CSL's promise to save lives and protect the health of people around the world. In addition to making an impact, students will be developed personally and professionally while cultivating meaningful relationships.

The BPD (biopharmaceutical product development) department is seeking a talented scientist to interrogate the stability of self-amplifying mRNA (sa-mRNA) lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), contributing to the development of sa-mRNA LNP platform technology and process.

Main Responsibilities

As a Drug Product Development Co-op, you will gain experience handling sa-mRNA LNPs, exposing drug product formulations to various conditions and studying the impact to physical and biological properties. This will lead to increased understanding of the stability of encapsulated mRNA and improvement of drug product processes.

• Research and development: Prepare samples, develop experimental methods, and analyze data. Research literature to inform method development.

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with a fast-growing team of biologists, chemists, and engineers.

• Problem Solving: Design experiments and develop methods to probe sa-mRNA and LNP structure and stability.

• Presentation: Report progress and findings to relevant team members and stakeholders. Written report and final presentation at the conclusion of the co-op project.

• Documentation: Document study details, data, and analysis to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration within the team.

• Stay Informed: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field of mRNA LNPs and integrate new techniques where appropriate.

• Professional Development: Engage in learning opportunities offered during the co-op.

Qualifications:

• Junior or Senior undergraduate student or graduate student currently enrolled in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• Wet laboratory experience is desired.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrates flexibility and acceptance of assignments and schedules.

• Maintains professional behavior.

CSL will provide equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of membership in a legally protected class, including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or handicap/disability.

CSL is committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion are a part of our everyday business.