2027 Intern- Research & Development
About The Position
Catalent’s Madison, Wisconsin site is a biologics development and manufacturing facility supporting customers from research through early- and mid-stage clinical production. The facility specializes in mammalian cell line engineering, drug substance biomanufacturing, and biopharmaceutical development. It uses flexible single-use systems and supports clinical manufacturing scales from 50 to 4,000 liters. The site is home to Catalent’s GPEx® and GPEx® Lightning technologies for generating mammalian cell lines for biologic therapies. The Research & Development Intern will support experimental design, molecular cloning, cell culture, and recombinant protein expression. The intern will help prepare materials, maintain laboratory documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This position provides hands-on experience in a laboratory environment focused on biologics development and innovation. The internship is for Summer 2027, is based onsite in Madison, Wisconsin, and requires full-time availability for 10–12 weeks.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Undergraduate or graduate student studying Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field.
- Eligible to legally work in the United States.
- Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for 10–12 weeks over the summer.
- May be required to sit, stand, and walk regularly, and occasionally lift 0–15 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Support molecular cloning, cell culture, recombinant protein expression, and experimental design and execution.
- Prepare buffers, media, and reagents.
- Maintain accurate batch records and laboratory documentation in compliance with standard operating procedures, Good Laboratory Practices, and data integrity standards.
- Analyze data, troubleshoot experimental challenges, and use scientific literature to support project objectives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Development and other teams to support scalable and manufacturable cell line and process development.
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Benefits
- Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
- Diverse, inclusive culture.
- Potential for career growth on an expanding team.
- Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
- Community engagement and green initiatives.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
