Manufacturing Science & Technology Summer Internships - Processing and Labwork

We are seeking sophomore and junior students majoring in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related sciences majors for a 10-Week Student Intern role to be working on a nationwide team with 2 openings in Frederick, MD for a June 2nd - August 8th contract period.

Position Duties:

Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MS&T) will be hosting 3 interns on the below projects this upcoming Summer:

Upstream Processing Project:

• Review upstream process performance measures
• Analyze process details through multivariate data analysis to identify trends
• Recommend and implement specific process and productivity improvements

Lab Analyst Project:

• Support the MS&T lab team through execution of cell culture and downstream biotechnology experiments.

Downstream Lab Processing Project:

• Support lab studies in experimental design
• Execution and analysis to gain understanding of manufacturing process improvements
• Learn new technologies and approaches
• Present findings in public format

Position Requirements:

• Sophomore and junior students majoring in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related sciences majors
• **Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2025.
• Mammalian cell culture, pipetting and other laboratory skills and experience preferred
• Wet lab experience via coursework or experience preferred (Downstream & Analyst role)
• Protein purification experience is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa (e.g., CPT, H1-B, F-1 (OPT), TN, or other non-immigrant status). This role will not be providing CPT/OPT support.
• Ability to report onsite to Frederick, MD 5 days a week. This role will not provide relocation assistance, and will prioritize local applicants.
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0