Summer Intern - QC Research

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 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. Insmed is seeking a Summer Intern research associate in cell-based potency assays, molecular biology assays, and chemical/biochemical assays as applied to AAV gene therapy products. The scientist will be involved in routine laboratory tasks as well as being trained in the development of a an analytical procedure for use in assessing product quality attributes. The summer will author a poster and present it to the site staff at the end of the summer. The role will also perform potency analysis on lot release and stability samples for clinical phase Insmed AAV Gene Therapy products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research, analytical development and process development teams to develop, qualify/validate AAV gene therapy cell-based biological potency assays, protein chemistry assays, and molecular biology assays for process monitoring and drug product release, specifically SDS-PAGE, western blot, droplet digital PCR or qPCR, culture of primary mammalian cells, and cell‑based potency assays.
• May participate in developing timelines, protocols and reports for assay transfers, qualifications / validations.
• May author and review QC analytical SOPs and reports as needed
• Ensure the timely execution of all routine QC testing, data review, and preparation of summary reports
• May perform quality management activities such as deviation, CAPA, change control, investigation of OOS, OOT and anomalous results within the company QMS according to established procedures.
• Maintain QC laboratory, track critical reagents and equipment logbooks, and ensure all the equipment is calibrated
• Software Use Expectations:
  • Utilize the LIMS system to submit samples, enter data, and track samples.
  • Utilize statistical analysis software to generate assay control charts and recommend assay acceptance criteria.
  • Learn and become proficient in all laboratory instrument software to conduct testing

Qualifications:

• Interested in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry 
• Currently in full-time pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree.
• High level understanding of molecular biology and protein chemistry laboratory techniques
• Must have 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). 
• Must successfully exhibit Insmed’s five (5) corporate values: Collaboration, Accountability, Passion, Integrity & Respect; along with any other position specific competencies.   
• Individuals must demonstrate the ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace. 

Salary Range

25-35

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.

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