Summer Intern - Gene Therapy

Overview

The Insmed Summer Internship Program gives students the 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.

Responsibilities

Representative responsibilities will include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Participate in designing, cloning, and producing novel AAV gene therapy candidates using a broad range of molecular biology and tissue culture techniques
• Contribute to evaluating AAV gene therapy candidate properties and function using in vitro assays
• Assist in the development and execution of cell-based biological potency assays
• Analyze and interpret experimental data
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation
• Collaborate with team members on research and development initiatives
• Present findings and progress updates to the team

Qualifications:

• Currently in full-time pursuit of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or advanced level degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology or related field
• Interested in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry
• High level understanding of molecular biology techniques, recombinant DNA technology, bacterial and mammalian cell culture, and protein characterization techniques
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Successfully exhibit Insmed’s five (5) corporate values: Collaboration, Accountability, Passion, Integrity & Respect; along with any other position specific competencies.
• Ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace.

Salary Range

$25 - $35 per hour

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible for paid company holidays during the intern program.

Additional Information

Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement.

Insmed is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us by email at TotalRewards@insmed.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.