Talent Program - Vaccine Manufacturing Automation Co-op

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features co‑operative assignments lasting up to six months, with one or more projects. This role is located in the Manufacturing & Supply Division at the Company’s West Point, PA site and provides valuable development experience, allowing candidates to determine if they are a good long‑term fit.

This position reports to Vaccine Automation Management, supporting ongoing operational activities and complying with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) gowning restrictions (e.g., removal of jewelry, makeup, false nails). Under guidance from Department Management, the Vaccine Manufacturing Automation Co‑op will:

• Complete a variety of automation projects supporting vaccine manufacturing.
• Use computer simulation to test proposed changes prior to implementation.
• Author new and update existing GMP documentation.
• Participate in daily plant operations, including upgrades and maintenance support for manufacturing equipment, and collaborate with technology, quality, planning, and validation teams.
• Gain practical experience in GMP, safety, environmental requirements, and equipment operation.

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business and Engineering, or a major within the College of Computing and Informatics.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of GMP compliance, manufacturing support, project management, and data analysis tools.
• Programming skills in Python and familiarity with database management, cloud data catalog, and computer simulations.

This is a full‑time Co‑op position. The program may close before the posted end date or remain open beyond it at the company’s discretion.

Salary range: $39,600.00–$ USD

Location: West Point, PA, USA (Hybrid work model: three office days Monday–Thursday, remote Friday; field‑based or manufacturing positions require on‑site presence).

Travel: 10% VISA Sponsorship: No Relocation: No Valid Driving License: No

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For more information about personal rights under U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement.

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will work a hybrid model consisting of three total days on‑site per week (Monday‑Thursday) and one remote day on Friday, unless business critical tasks require on‑site presence. This model does not apply to field‑based, facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions located at a Company site, positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement, or any position for which the Company has determined remote work cannot reasonably meet the job requirements.

Job posting end date: 01/31/2026. The posting is effective until 11:59:59 PM the day before the listed end date.