Summer Intern – Research

Company Description

Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients living with serious and rare diseases. Our most valuable resource is our employees, and everything we do is motivated by a patients-first mentality. We are dedicated to growing our team with talented individuals from around the world who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and compassion.

Guided by our core values of collaboration, accountability, passion, respect, and integrity, we aim to foster an inclusive, diverse, and flexible work environment, where our employees are recognized for leaning in and rolling up their sleeves. If you share our vision and want to work with the most dedicated people in the biopharma industry, come to Insmed to accelerate your career.

Recognitions

 

Consistently Ranked Science’s Top Employer

Insmed is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where our team can thrive. Every day, our employees turn their passion for science and research into innovative solutions for patients. That’s why we’ve been named the No. 1 company to work for in the biopharma industry in Science’s Top Employers survey for four years in a row.

 

  

 

 

A Certified Great Place to Work®

We believe our company is truly special, and our employees agree. In July 2024, we became Great Place to Work-certified in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row. We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists.

  

 

Overview

The Insmed Summer Internship Program gives students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a corporate environment in the pharmaceutical industry, receive mentoring from highly skilled professionals, and work on dynamic team projects. Our 12-week 2025 Summer Intern program is a full-time (40 hours per week), paid internship. The internship may present opportunities for rotational assignments within the function, and the intern will be assigned goals and objectives that will support the strategic business plan of the company.

Responsibilities

​ Responsibilities:

• Conduct experiments and analyze data under the supervision of a lead scientist.
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses and analyze data to support conclusions. 
• Assist in drug discovery research by characterizing small molecules using various in-vitro assays. 
• Involve in the evaluation of compound effects on cellular responses using various techniques in cell and molecular biology, such as mammalian cell culture, FACS, western blotting, ELISA or qPCR.
• Analyze data using appropriate software, interpret the results, and prepare detailed reports.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records of all experiments.
• Actively participate in meetings and discussions, contributing to research insights. 
• Demonstrate strong scientific curiosity, along with solid presentation, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements:

• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, immunology, medical science, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of cell and molecular biology, as well as immunology is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following techniques is a must: mammalian cell culture, FACS, ELISA, western blotting, immunostaining, microscopy, or image analysis.
• Experience with data processing, analysis, statistics, and data interpretation is a plus.
• A high degree of organization and time management skills are required.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively and efficiently in a team environment, is essential.
• The ability to successfully engage in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace is a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is a must.

Must demonstrate alignment with Insmed’s five corporate values: Collaboration, Accountability, Passion, Integrity & Respect; along with any other position specific competencies. 

Salary Range

$23 - $24 an hour

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible for paid company holidays during the intern program.

Additional Information

Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative