Research Intern (Protein Preservation) - Onsite - Marlborough, MA

Sartorius Stedim • Marlborough, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Onsite Internship in Marlborough, MA. Join our team as a Research Intern and contribute to innovative strategies for the cryopreservation of therapeutic proteins. This hands‑on role places you at the intersection of biomaterials science, protein engineering, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. As a Research Intern, you will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and present findings on a weekly basis. You’ll help translate a small‑scale preservation system into a scalable platform suitable for real‑world biomanufacturing applications. Working alongside experts in biomaterials, protein chemistry, and process engineering, you’ll explore formulation, process development, equipment considerations, and economic feasibility. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in material stabilization, protein analytics, and scale‑up methodologies — all while contributing to impactful research in therapeutic protein storage and delivery.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a B.S. or M.S. in Biomaterials Science, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biophysics, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with biomaterials systems in an academic or industry setting
• Experience with protein characterization techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, light scattering)
• Familiarity with protein stabilization & aggregation mechanisms from lab experience in biomaterials, formulation science, or pharmaceutical research.
• Ability to systematically design experiments, collect data, and present findings in technical reports
• Collaborative mindset – ability to work with interdisciplinary teams (scientists & engineers)
• Curiosity and problem-solving ability – excited about innovative approaches to biomaterials and protein science
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoymen

Responsibilities

• Development & testing of biomaterial-based protein stabilization platforms.
• Characterize platform formulations under different environmental and mechanical stress conditions.
• Assess formulation performance using a range of analytical techniques to verify efficacy and consistency.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to scale up these lab-scale formulations for potential application in large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern