Intern, Process Sciences

Curia

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives. The Intern in Downstream Process Development Science will support laboratory activities related to protein purification and bioprocess development. This role is designed for undergraduate students seeking hands‑on experience in an industrial biopharmaceutical laboratory. The intern will work closely with experienced scientists to learn fundamental downstream processing techniques while contributing to ongoing development projects. Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Or a related STEM field
• Completion of basic laboratory coursework
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening

Nice To Haves

• Prior academic research, lab course, or co‑op experience
• Familiarity with basic biochemistry or molecular biology techniques
• Interest in biopharmaceutical development or manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine protein purification experiments under supervision
• Learn and support chromatography techniques used in biologics manufacturing (e.g., affinity and ion exchange chromatography)
• Help perform filtration‑related experiments (e.g., depth filtration or membrane filtration)
• Conduct basic laboratory analyses such as SDS‑PAGE and assist with sample preparation
• Prepare buffers, solutions, and reagents following written protocols
• Accurately record experimental observations and data in lab notebooks
• Support general laboratory organization, equipment cleaning, and inventory management
• Follow all safety, quality, and documentation procedures
• Communicate progress and questions to supervising scientists

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern