Background
Are you passionate about cutting-edge biotechnology and want to make a real impact in the future of healthcare?
Join Q-Gen, a leading cell and gene therapy (CGT) manufacturing facility, for an immersive industry placement where you’ll gain hands-on experience in a patient-centric, cGMP-compliant environment.
This placement offers a unique opportunity to understand how life-changing cell and gene therapies move from the laboratory bench to patients—through real-world exposure to manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance, and supply chain operations.
Placement Structure
Duration:
- 6-12 months, full-time.
- Preferred commencement in February 2026
Supervision:
- Students will be supported by dedicated mentors across Q-Gen departments, with regular feedback and development sessions.
Rotational Experience:
- Manufacturing: Learn about cleanroom operations, aseptic processing, and GMP documentation.
- Quality Control: Support testing, data integrity, and environmental monitoring activities.
- Quality Assurance: Observe batch review, deviation handling, and regulatory compliance.
- Supply Chain: Understand materials management, logistics, and supplier interactions in a highly controlled environment.
Who Should Apply
We welcome applications from students currently studying:
- Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Bioprocessing, or related life sciences fields.
- Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or other STEM disciplines with an interest in advanced manufacturing or therapeutic production.
Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm for hands-on learning, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in contributing to patient-focused innovation.
How to apply
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter (max 1 page) outlining your motivation for joining Q-Gen and how this placement aligns with your career goals.
Apply now: Balaji.somasundaram@qimrb.edu.au
Approach
By the end of this placement, students will:
- Understand end-to-end cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes within a regulated cGMP facility.
- Gain insight into cross-functional collaboration between manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
- Develop technical competencies in documentation, aseptic techniques, material management, and batch record review.
- Build transferable professional skills, including teamwork, communication, time management, and problem-solving in a dynamic, compliance-driven setting.
- Receive mentorship and coaching from experienced industry professionals to help shape your career path in biomanufacturing and biotechnology.
Outcome
Students will complete the placement with:
- A strong foundation in cGMP operations in biologics translation, particularly in cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
- A network of professional connections within the CGT sector.
- A clearer vision of career opportunities in biomanufacturing, quality, or supply chain functions.
- A certificate of completion and reference from Q-Gen upon successful completion of the placement.