Co-op, Quality Control Microbiology

About the Role:

This application is for a 6-month student role from July - December2026. Resume review begins in January2026.

The QC Microbiology teamis responsible forensuring the safety of our products bychecking for microbial contamination.The team samples surface and air sites inmanufacturing areasperforms facility water testing and testsin-process and final drug product samples.We ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory guidelines (FDA EMA etc.) for microbiological quality.Data generated from the lab is analyzed to detecttrendsforpotential issues and implement corrective actions.

WhatYoullDo:

As aCo-opyou willlead initiatives to reduce turnaround times (TAT) within the laboratory by applying Lean and continuous improvement methodologies. This role will collaborate with lab staff management and cross-functional teams to analyze workflowsidentifyinefficiencies and implement sustainable process improvements aligned with quality safety and regulatory standards.

The actual hourly wage offered will consider the candidates current academic level and degree candidacy inclusive of Associate Bachelors Masters JD MD PhD and MBA programs. It will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements specific to the job location.

In addition to compensation Biogen offers a range of benefits designed to support our educational employees including but not limited to:

• Company paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Resource Groups participation
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year

Why Biogen

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver life-changing medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.