Next-Generation Conjugates Intern, Rising Seniors and PhD Students

Job Description:

We are looking for undergraduate senior and PhD level students majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or a related discipline for a 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD from May 18th to August 7th.

Position Duties:
* Optimize cell culture conditions to benefit a new platform technology to be used within our team.
* Generate protein from optimized cell culture conditions to identify lead conditions for subsequent use on the team.
* Present findings at regular individual meetings with supervisor and at larger group/project team meetings.

Position Requirements:
* Undergraduate senior and PhD level students majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or a related discipline. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
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Required wet lab skills: pipetting, mammalian cell culture, bacterial cell culture, cloning, and molecular biology.
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Preferred wet lab skills: antibody generation, protein engineering, and protein purification.
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Problem-solving skills, documentation, organization, and strong interpersonal skills to work both as a team and independently are crucial for a successful candidate.
* Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
* US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
* This role will not be providing OPT support.
* Compensation range: $39 - $48 hourly.
Compensation Pay Range:
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position is outlined above. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted09-Jan-2026
Closing Date29-Jan-2026
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