Associate Product Owner Internships
Associate product owner internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working PMs, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Distribution & Wholesale, with Navy Federal Credit Union, Arthrex, and Ultragenyx among the employers posting roles now.
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Position Summary:
ultrafocused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities
Ultragenyx has multiple Gene Therapy programs in development in the rare and ultrarare disease space, a robust pipeline. Our Manufacturing Associates will support Ultragenyx's state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing gene therapy manufacturing facility located in Bedford, MA. The Manufacturing Associates will be involved in the Downstream and central services manufacturing processing responsibilities. The role may require you to write standard operating procedures and batch records to support plant operations. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented with troubleshooting abilities. You will be expected to be knowledgeable in General filtration, tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, and aseptic technique.
Shift: Tuesday-Friday, 6am to 4:30pm
Work Model:
Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site and thus will be subject to certain on-site safety protocols during the pandemic.
Responsibilities:
- Attend daily manufacturing tier 1 meetings and be prepared to communicate current operation status.
- Generates / Reviews / Approves new and current SOP's, batch records, and/or protocols in support of the equipment and manufacturing processes associated with the Downstream and Central Services manufacturing areas.
- Supports quality investigations, continuous improvement efforts and engineering activities as they directly impact the functionality of the manufacturing areas.
- Ensure maintenance, upkeep, and organization, of the facility and processes within the Downstream and central services manufacturing areas.
- Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles.
- Support the execution of all activities in compliance with environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements, and good manufacturing procedures (cGMPs)
Requirements:
- High school degree to BS in any field. Enrollment in a Biotech Certificate Program.
- Preferably 1-2 years of professional experience in a regulated industry. Experience with downstream and/or solution prep is not required but experience is preferred.
- Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations including fractions, decimals, percentages and basic algebra.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures. Be computer proficient, especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment is essential
- Strong collaboration, teamwork and communication skills
- Detail-oriented and independently motivated is a must.
- General knowledge of and adherence to cGMPs.
General Manufacturing: Drug Substance/Central Svcs:
- Stand for extended periods of time with periodic stooping / bending / kneeling
- Able to lift, push, pull up to 50lbs.
- Climb ladders and stairs of various heights.
- Work in a controlled environment requiring GxP gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body. This requires the ability to change clothes into appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment.
- Certain tasks may require the use of a respirator; medical clearance will be required in advance.
- Must remove all make-up, jewelry, and contact lenses while in the manufacturing environment.
- Working in temperature-controlled environments (cold rooms).
- The pay range for this position is $23 - $28/hour.
#LI-AJ1 #Onsite
- Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
- Volunteer days
- Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
- Employee wellbeing benefits
- Fitness reimbursement
- Tuition sponsoring
- Professional development plans
- Benefits vary by region and country
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.
Position Summary:
ultrafocused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities
Ultragenyx has multiple Gene Therapy programs in development in the rare and ultrarare disease space, a robust pipeline. Our Manufacturing Associates will support Ultragenyx's state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing gene therapy manufacturing facility located in Bedford, MA. The Manufacturing Associates will be involved in the Downstream and central services manufacturing processing responsibilities. The role may require you to write standard operating procedures and batch records to support plant operations. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented with troubleshooting abilities. You will be expected to be knowledgeable in General filtration, tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, and aseptic technique.
Shift: Tuesday-Friday, 6am to 4:30pm
Work Model:
Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site and thus will be subject to certain on-site safety protocols during the pandemic.
Responsibilities:
- Attend daily manufacturing tier 1 meetings and be prepared to communicate current operation status.
- Generates / Reviews / Approves new and current SOP's, batch records, and/or protocols in support of the equipment and manufacturing processes associated with the Downstream and Central Services manufacturing areas.
- Supports quality investigations, continuous improvement efforts and engineering activities as they directly impact the functionality of the manufacturing areas.
- Ensure maintenance, upkeep, and organization, of the facility and processes within the Downstream and central services manufacturing areas.
- Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles.
- Support the execution of all activities in compliance with environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements, and good manufacturing procedures (cGMPs)
Requirements:
- High school degree to BS in any field. Enrollment in a Biotech Certificate Program.
- Preferably 1-2 years of professional experience in a regulated industry. Experience with downstream and/or solution prep is not required but experience is preferred.
- Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations including fractions, decimals, percentages and basic algebra.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures. Be computer proficient, especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment is essential
- Strong collaboration, teamwork and communication skills
- Detail-oriented and independently motivated is a must.
- General knowledge of and adherence to cGMPs.
General Manufacturing: Drug Substance/Central Svcs:
- Stand for extended periods of time with periodic stooping / bending / kneeling
- Able to lift, push, pull up to 50lbs.
- Climb ladders and stairs of various heights.
- Work in a controlled environment requiring GxP gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body. This requires the ability to change clothes into appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment.
- Certain tasks may require the use of a respirator; medical clearance will be required in advance.
- Must remove all make-up, jewelry, and contact lenses while in the manufacturing environment.
- Working in temperature-controlled environments (cold rooms).
- The pay range for this position is $23 - $28/hour.
#LI-AJ1 #Onsite
- Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
- Volunteer days
- Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
- Employee wellbeing benefits
- Fitness reimbursement
- Tuition sponsoring
- Professional development plans
- Benefits vary by region and country
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.
Associate Product Owner Internship Market
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Tips for Your Associate Product Owner Internship Search
Apply for summer roles in the fall
Large technology and consumer-products companies open associate product owner summer intern applications as early as August or September. If you wait until spring, the structured cohort programs at big employers are already closed. Set a calendar reminder at the start of fall semester and start applications immediately.
Build a product portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for associate product owner interns expect limited work history, so a documented case study or product teardown replaces it. Pick a product you use, write a structured analysis of a user problem and a proposed solution, and publish it somewhere linkable. That document gives recruiters something specific to discuss in a screen.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured APM and rotational programs tied to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside your campus activity so you're reaching employers who never visit campus at all.
Practice product-sense conversations out loud
Associate product owner intern screens typically involve a product-sense or case conversation, not a written test. Practice answering prompts like 'How would you improve this product?' out loud, explaining your reasoning as you go. Interviewers weigh how you structure a problem as much as the final answer, so solo silent prep won't replicate the actual format.
Target APM and rotational programs in the first recruiting wave
Structured Associate Product Manager internship programs at larger companies are built to train people entering the field for the first time. They recruit early, fill fast, and are more competitive than general intern postings. Identify the programs that match your background and submit in their first application window rather than waiting.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 25% of the associate product owner internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting listings. Filtering by location and work type upfront means you spend your time on roles you can actually take rather than reading descriptions for positions that won't work for your situation.
Associate Product Owner Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an associate product owner internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For associate product owner candidates, a case study or product teardown document gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to company career pages and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an associate product owner internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for associate product owner interns is performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timing in your final weeks. Treat the internship as a long audition, deliver consistently, and ask your manager early what a strong finish looks like, without counting on the offer.
When should I apply for associate product owner internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies, startups, and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single "recruiting season" means you won't miss roles that fill quietly.
Are associate product owner internships paid?
Most professional associate product owner internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing shows it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at established technology, software, and consumer-products companies that run structured cohort programs.
What should an associate product owner internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history, name the tools used and link to a case study, product teardown, or portfolio where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework in product management, business strategy, or data analysis. Keep the resume to one page, since hiring teams screen quickly and depth on a few strong projects outperforms breadth.
Are there remote associate product owner internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 75% of the associate product owner internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you decide what works for you, and filter by work type to surface those roles without sorting through listings you can't take.
What is an Associate Product Manager (APM) internship?
An APM internship is a structured program designed specifically for people new to product management, typically targeting current students or recent graduates with no prior PM experience. These programs exist at companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft and are highly competitive, recruiting in the fall for the following summer. Apply in the first wave of recruiting, APM cohorts close well before general internship deadlines.
Can international students get associate product owner internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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