Insmed Incorporated · 13 hours ago
Summer Intern - Gene Therapy Research
Headquarters, NJ
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $35/hr
Start in 2026 SummerInsmed Incorporated is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. They are seeking a Summer Intern in Gene Therapy Research to gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful projects within the research team.
BiotechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Determine the effects of PSEN1 gene therapy on in vitro and in vivo models
Work within a team to execute cell culture experiments testing novel gene therapies in patient-derived cells and analyze the results
Assess behavioral tasks in an in vivo model of Alzheimer’s disease
Establish effects of novel gene therapy on Alzheimer’s related pathology
Present findings at an internal meeting to various departments within Insmed
Qualification
Required
Current student working on a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in neuroscience or cell biology
Background in cell biology, neuroscience, or genetics
Hands-on experience in cell culture maintenance, differentiation, and downstream molecular assays
Experience working in a vivarium with mouse models and behavioral tasks
Strong communication and teamwork skills with a passion for learning new techniques
Preferred
Preferred education: Bachelor's or Master's degree
Experience with ELISA, qPCR, western blot, or other molecular assays
Experience with viral gene delivery and gene-editing techniques
Benefits
Paid company holidays
Hands-on learning in real-world projects
Networking opportunities with leaders and social events with your peers
Mentorship and professional development
A final presentation to celebrate your contributions
Access to office amenities for those who are not remote
Company
Insmed Incorporated
Insmed is a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing serious diseases.
Founded in 1988
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.56BKey Investors
CureDuchenne Ventures
2025-06-11Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-05-30Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2023-05-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Drayton Wise
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
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2025-12-21
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