Sartorius · 2 days ago
Research Intern - LNP Formulation - Onsite - Marlborough, MA
Marlborough, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$0/hr - $30/hrSartorius is a growing global life science company dedicated to advancing scientific discoveries into real-world medicine. In this Research Intern role, you will contribute to the development and integration of emerging technologies for the formulation and characterization of Lipid Nanoparticles, collaborating closely with engineers and scientists in a multidisciplinary environment.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Establish, execute, and maintain protocols for the preparation and characterization of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations encapsulating nucleic acid cargo using automated LNP synthesis platforms
Design and conduct DOE-driven formulation and process optimization studies to improve LNP quality attributes, including particle size, stability, encapsulation efficiency, and biological performance
Perform in vitro assays to assess transfection efficiency and delivery of nucleic acids using formulated LNPs in mammalian cell systems
Support process development activities for LNP screening, scale-up, and manufacturing-relevant workflows
Assist in programming, operating, and optimizing automated liquid handling and laboratory automation systems
Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data; prepare technical summaries and present results in internal meetings and reviews
Qualification
Required
PhD graduate or student in Bioengineering, or closely related discipline with formal education and experience with lipid Nanoparticles
Hands-on experience with LNP formulation characterization techniques and biological assays used to evaluate key LNP properties
Experience with mammalian cell culture and maintenance
Proficiency with Python programming is a plus
Familiarity with laboratory automation and data acquisition
Experience with DOE and basic statistical analysis tools for experimental design and data interpretation
Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
Benefits
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
Company
Sartorius
Sartorius helps its customers to develop and manufacture biotech medicines reliably, quickly, and economically. It is a sub-organization of Sartorius.
Founded in 1870
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.21B2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $3.21B
1990-07-10IPO
Leadership Team
Joachim Kreuzburg
Chairman of the Executive Board | CEO
Florian Funck
Member of the Executive Board | CFO
Recent News
2026-01-16
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