Research Intern Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Based at our Cambridge, MA site, as the Research Intern, you will serve as a critical contributor to the development and integration of Sartorius’ emerging technologies for characterization and purification of different types of nanoparticles such as extracellular vesicles and exosomes. These leading-edge platforms will be utilized in basic research as well as the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
You will be expected to design and execute experiments systematically, analyze and report the results weekly. You will also work closely with internal and external subject matter experts to identify and understand the nature of nascent technologies, including both characterization and purification systems.
What you will accomplish together with us
- Development & testing of Sartorius’ emerging platforms and processes for nanoparticles (e.g., extracellular vesicles) analytics and purification.
- Conceive, research & support development of prototype platforms through to proof of concept.
- Work closely with Sartorius product management and development teams to prioritize areas of technology research, expected to extend beyond current product roadmaps.
- Strategic research & development, and transfer in, of analytical and purification technologies for nanoparticles to provide a basis for evolution of current and future Sartorius nanoparticle products.
- Gather, analyze and define requirements for analytical and purification system functionality.
- Provide support or guidance to technical support team and R&D teams as needed for transfer of technologies developed and/or adopted into the Sartorius product development or OEM organizations.
What will convince us
Education:
- MS or PhD in Bioengineering, or closely related discipline with formal education and experience with extracellular vesicles characterization and purification.
- B.S. student with strong background in single particle analysis technologies such as flow cytometry, nanoparticle tracking analysis, and electron microscopy as well as extracellular vesicles and nanoparticles.
Experience:
- Experience & knowledge of state-of the-art nanoparticles analytical and purification technologies and their application for research and development.
- Good knowledge of current developments in extracellular vesicles and other nanoparticle technologies.
- Previous hands on experience with characterization and purification of nanoparticles.
- Demonstrated ability to interface with specialists from target biological application areas and engineering disciplines such as mechanical (hardware, fluidic, thermal), electrical, software, sensor technology (optical, electronical), and chemical.
- Experience working as part of multi-partner R&D projects.
- Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
As a federal contractor subject to Executive Order 14042, we require all of our employees to be vaccinated as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodations for reasons related to a disability or for religion. If you will require an accommodation, we will discuss this with you should an offer of employment be extended to you.
What we offer
Sartorius’ ambition is to simplify progress in the bio-pharmaceutical industry to help translate scientific findings into new therapeutics faster and more efficiently. Nearly 16,000 employees at more than 60 sites are working together on achieving our goal: Better health for more people. And together, we have grown strongly over the past years. Enjoy the advantages of working with a global player:
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Opportunity for international career development:
a global network offering seminars and training sessions, expert and manager career paths - Open and highly collaborative culture: mutual support within teams and working as equals, team spirit and international collaboration
- Intelligent working environment: working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment
- Ambitious goals: Sartorius plans to double its sales revenue approximately every five years
- We offer a comprehensive array of benefits which include: Paid Vacation (3 weeks), 7 sick days (eligible to carry over up to 30 days), 11 Corporate Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, Community Service Day, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance, STD & LTD, 401k (with generous company match), Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Health and Wellness Program (in addition to other benefits).
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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