Title: ARC Gene Delivery Intern

Requisition ID: 69898

Date: May 28, 2025

Location:

Radnor, Pennsylvania, US

Department: R&D

Description:

This is a hybrid role(4 days onsite) in Radnor, PA. Candidates applying must be residing within a 50 mile commutable radius to the job location.

Who We Are:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The Applied Research Team within the R&D organization of West is responsible for driving the development of innovative products designed to improve patient lives. The role will support Senior Scientist in developing new technologies in the Gene Delivery areas which involves hands on laboratory work, prototyping and new assay development in our R&D lab facility with state-of-the-art equipment. You will also support and engage with highly collaborative team working on different initiatives in nanomedicine-based gene delivery systems and will interface internally with our scientists working on advanced therapies, and drug delivery programs. You will be working with your team and direct manager to design studies which you will potentially lead during the co-op tenure at West.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Execute laboratory research studies focused on various gene delivery platforms, evaluate performance of different prototypes, and perform experiments with senior personnel on routine basis
Record and analyze data generated in lab following West SOPs and provide well-reasoned recommendations to the team
Learn, maintain and follow high safety standards and participate in mandatory trainings
Prepare and analyze samples using different scientific equipment assisting other lab members
Perform literature searches focused on the projects and compile reports as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, Chemical, or Biomedical Engineering
No min required 0-3 years of experience, can include time spent in industry and graduate school. This includes 1+ years-experience in laboratory-based science environments like analytical labs, academic labs, and industrial co-ops. required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Previous intern and/or co-op experiences in wet chemical lab, medical devices, and/or pharmaceutical industry
Basic understanding of nanoparticles application in medicine especially lipid nanoparticles based systems
Good understanding of basic chemistry with hands on lab experience in research labs
Self-motivated as well as a team player with high curiosity and desire to learn
Proficiency with MS word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to commute to, and work from, the West Radnor site at minimum 4 days per week, and up to 5 days per week as project requirements dictate.
Must be able to work effectively in a hybrid office/home office corporate environment.
Must be able to work in a laboratory as project requirements dictate.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. 