Co-op, Validation Engineer

Why Join Us? Be a hero for our rare disease patients At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work. If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team . Position Summary: ultra curious – Apply your biggest ideas in courageous ways You will partner closely with the Engineering Validation leadership team and will be responsible for upstream/downstream process utility validation of GMP manufacturing systems at the new state of the art Gene Therapy Manufacturing facility in Bedford, Massachusetts and the Analytical Equipment in QC labs located in Woburn, Massachusetts. You will work alongside senior team members and be focused on the planning for the Manufacturing Facility and/or Quality control Labs Validation. This will give students a unique perspective on what it is like to support a gene therapy manufacturing site. This will not be a traditional on the floor hands on experience. The person who fills this role will be a part of a team that supports planning, execution, and decision- making for ongoing validation activities. Work Model: Core Lab Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site. Responsibilities: Attend Validation planning meetings Collaborate with different workstreams Execute testing on Manufacturing, QC and Utilities Equipment Documentation development Generate and maintain project trackers and spreadsheets Routinely execute simple and complex processes following established Demonstrate general knowledge of standard manufacturing practices and Strict adherence to current good manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing Follow written procedures for clear and accurate documentation of equipment operation and process instructions. Monitor process operations to ensure compliance with Assist in the investigation of procedural Practice safe work habits and adhere to safety procedures and guidelines. Utilize knowledge to improve operational efficiency. Other duties as assigned Requirements: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (e.g., Engineering, Science), with minimum of 2 years completed, with plans to return to school in the spring 2027 term. This is a 6 month co-op, starting July 6, 2026 working full-time (40 hours per week) until December 18, 2026. Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Flexible; adapts work style to meet organization needs Meticulous attention to detail Strong ability to follow through with tasks Ability to exercise sound judgment, reasoning, and problem solving Capable of completing assigned responsibilities and keeping manager informed of work status GMP experience is a plus Ambitious and self-starting attitude to take on responsibilities and own process improvements Ability to collaborate fluidly wit ... (truncated, view full listing at source)