Research Intern (Nanoparticle) - Onsite - Marlborough, MA

As the Research Intern, 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.

Hands on position available immediately. 

Term: Six months with up to twelve month internship

This position is onsite at our Marlborough, MA site,

In the Research Intern role, you will serve as a critical contributor to the development and integration of Sartorius’ emerging technologies for characterization of different types of nanoparticles such as lipid nanoparticles, extracellular vesicles and viral vectors. These leading-edge platforms will be utilized in basic research as well as the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

What you will accomplish together with us

• Development & testing of Sartorius’ emerging platforms and processes for nanoparticles (e.g., lipid nanoparticles) analytics.
• Conceive, research & support assay development using orthogonal analytical platforms.
• 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 technologies for nanoparticles to provide a basis for evolution of current and future Sartorius nanoparticle products.
• 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:

• PhD student or graduate in Bioengineering, or closely related discipline with formal education and experience with nanoparticle characterization methods.

Experience:

• Experience & knowledge of state-of the-art nanoparticles analytical technologies such as HPLC, FFF, Raman Spectroscopy and Flow Cytometry and their application for research and development.
• Good knowledge of current developments in 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

Compensation is up to $30 an hr.

This position does not provide relocation accommodations

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of 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.

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.