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Apr 15, 2026

Intern - Downstream Process Development

Lundbeck LLC
Bothell, WA, USA

Information Technology Sales Neuroscience

Job Description

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck Seattle BioPharmaceuticals (Lu-SBP), located in Bothell, Washington, is the Process Development Center of Excellence for Biologics within the global Lundbeck CMC organization. Since integrating into Lundbeck in October 2019, Lu-SBP has supported commercial launch of Lundbeck’s first biologic product (Vyepti) and advancement of a growing biologics pipeline in collaboration with our Copenhagen-based Process Science & Validation Team. The Lu-SBP team leads and supports the development of new product candidates from cell line development through commercial validation of Drug Substance and Drug Product manufacturing processes. Join us on our journey to advance brain health and transform lives.

SUMMARY

The Downstream Process Development Student Intern will support a team of scientists working to develop and improve scalable purification processes for therapeutic biologics in preclinical and clinical development. The intern will gain hands-on experience with downstream unit operations and contribute to process improvement efforts aimed at enhancing robustness, manufacturability, and overall process performance.

Project activities may include supporting studies related to polishing chromatography (e.g., ion exchange or hydrophobic interaction chromatography), viral filtration performance, and ultrafiltration/diafiltration operations. Through experimental execution and data analysis, the intern will assist in evaluating process conditions, identifying opportunities for optimization, and contributing to ongoing efforts to strengthen downstream process understanding. This role is highly collaborative and involves interaction with teams in upstream processing, analytical development, and formulation development to support integrated process development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist with chromatography, harvest, and formulation (UF/DF) operations, with exposure to defining and refining UF/DF operating design spaces (TMP, flux, loading density) to support scalable manufacturing
• Support downstream group with equipment maintenance, buffer preparation, and inventory organization
• Assist in the design and execution of purification screening, scouting, characterization, and viral filtration troubleshooting experiments, including structured root cause analysis
• Support purification of biologic protein lots from micro-scale to pilot-scale to enable upstream and downstream studies
• Utilize data analysis, visualization tools, and internal AI-enabled resources to evaluate process trends, interrogate historical datasets, and support data-driven decision-making
• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives focused on process robustness, operational efficiency, and manufacturing readiness
• Present information and actively participate in discussions on laboratory practices, experimental execution, and results
• Communicate and collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners
• Perform downstream laboratory tasks following operating procedures and general laboratory safety guidelines (biohazardous and hazardous materials are used in the laboratory)
• Correctly document work performed; analyze and communicate results clearly
• Assist with laboratory organization, inventory management, equipment procurement, and maintenance of lab supplies

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
• Enrolled toward a BS or equivalent degree in the sciences.
• Completed introductory Biology and/or Chemistry coursework
• Some laboratory experience or basic understanding of laboratory principles and techniques
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
• Practical experience in a laboratory environment
• Experience purifying proteins using column chromatography
• Practical chemistry knowledge including buffer chemistry
• Familiarity with principles of chromatography and filtration
• Exposure to statistical or data analysis software (e.g., JMP)
• Interest in application of digital or AI-based tools to scientific data analysis

Travel:
• Willingness/Ability to travel up to 2% domestically

The range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Washington, if selected for this role, and may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $21-$26/ hour. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Why Lundbeck

Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site.

Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site.

Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify.

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Lundbeck LLC

Lundbeck is a biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases.

Brain disorders affect a large part of the world’s population, and the effects are felt throughout society. With the rapidly improving understanding of the biology of the brain, we hold ourselves accountable for advancing brain health by curiously exploring new opportunities for treatments.

As a focused innovator, we strive for our research and development programs to tackle some of the most complex neurological challenges. We develop transformative medicines targeting people for whom there are few or no treatments available, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.
We are committed to fighting stigma and we act to improve health equity. We strive to create long term value for our shareholders by making a positive contribution to patients, their families and society as a whole.

Lundbeck has more than 5,000 employees in more than 20 countries and our products are available in more than 80 countries. For additional information, we encourage you to visit our corporate site www.lundbeck.com and connect with us via LinkedIn.

Offices in:

Deerfield, IL - Lundbeck US Home Office
La Jolla, CA - Lundbeck La Jolla Research Center, Inc.
Bothell, WA - Lundbeck Seattle BioPharmaceuticals, Inc

We believe that if we build an inclusive, equity-focused organization, diversity will follow.

In simple terms, diversity is the mix. Inclusion is making the mix work. Equity is making sure we are fair and impartial in that process.

Diversity matters, and equity and inclusion create powerful organizations

To ensure that we reflect the diversity of our patients and their needs, we are focused on creating the context, culture, and systems where all Lundbeck employees - no matter who and where they are - can be their authentic self and perform at their best. In practice, this means that individuals feel empowered not despite their differences, but because of them.

We know that people are sometimes put into boxes - some of these boxes are of our own choosing and some of these boxes are chosen for us. For this reason, Lundbeck is taking a systematic, business-led approach to DE&I that looks into and breaks down these boxes. Our bold action on inclusion includes an ambitious two-year plan that enables equality of opportunity through fairness and transparency, promotes openness, tackles bias and discrimination, and fosters belonging through our unique Lundbeck culture. From the highest levels of Lundbeck to the shop floor, we are working to ensure DE&I is an integrated practice and mindset.

Benefits

Lundbeck offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental, vision effective day 1 of employment
Generous vacation, sick leave, holiday shut down and company paid holidays
401(k) match with immediate vesting
Non-Contributory 401(k) Employer Contribution
Parental Leave
Hybrid work model for office-based roles

To view more details about our Benefits, please go to the webpage below.

https://www.lundbeck.com/content/dam/lundbeck-com/americas/united-states/careers/Lundbeck_Benefits_Summary.pdf

Our Sustainability Strategy

Through our sustainability strategy, we mitigate business risks, reduce negative impacts, and address societal challenges where possible. We remain committed to UN Global Compact Principles and contribute to seven of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Lundbeck became a signatory to the UN Global Compact in 2009. We continue to promote initiatives that demonstrate our commitment to the 10 principles on human and labour rights, environment protection and anti-corruption.

Executive Management assesses Lundbeck’s business risks and opportunities and establishes our sustainability targets as communicated in our annual report.

We release an annual sustainability report describing in detail our sustainability performance and targets. For over a decade, we have reported on our sustainability efforts, challenges and contributions to our business, stakeholders and the societies we operate within.

Who We Are

A highly specialized pharmaceutical company that has conducted neuroscience research for more than 70 years. We develop innovative treatments to restore brain health and transform the lives of millions of people worldwide.

What We Strive For

Global leadership in brain health. Whatever your area of specialization, you will be part of our company-wide commitment to develop and advance treatments that improve the lives of people with brain disease.

What Drives Us

A culture of innovation, collaboration, and respect. We inspire curiosity, expect integrity, and pursue our achievements through knowledge-sharing, patient engagement, and the passion to deliver our end goal.

Our Societal Commitment

We understand we carry a huge responsibility for the societies we serve, and use our knowledge and voice to raise awareness, challenge standards, and increase opportunities – for patients and each other. We are at the forefront of treatment innovation, and together we continue to make a difference to people living with brain diseases.

Our Investment in You

As one way we invest in your career, we offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefit package that matches benchmark and general market conditions in our individual business locations.

Employee Satisfaction

The success of our strategy, “Expand and Invest to Grow Lundbeck” hinges on our combined competencies – and competence hinges on highly qualified and motivated employees. Our Employee Satisfaction Survey (ESS) gives us the pulse on employee motivation by asking about key elements in our work lives including management, work climate and development opportunities. We follow up on the ESS with concrete initiatives aimed at maintaining our focus on our unique workplace culture and providing personalized and aligned development opportunities for our employees.