Summer Intern - Gene Therapy Research
About The Position
At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK. For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you? We’re looking for a Summer Intern - Gene Therapy Research on the Research Team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. In this role, you’ll be reporting to the Executive Director, Gene Therapy Research. The Insmed Summer Internship Program is designed to give you more than just a glimpse into the pharmaceutical industry—it’s a chance to make a real impact. Over the course of the summer, you’ll gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful team projects, and learn directly from skilled professionals who are invested in your growth. 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 2026 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.
Requirements
- currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in biology, microbiology, cell biology or pharmaceutics
- High level understanding of molecular and cellular biology
- Experience working in a research laboratory
- Self-motivation and enthusiasm for research
- Ability to work independently
- Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy and conciseness
Responsibilities
- partner with gene therapy research and development scientists to conduct novel research related to therapeutic gene therapy
- Conduct experiments and analyze data under the direction of a supervising scientist
- Cloning of expression vectors and analysis of DNA sequences
- Utilize PCR to analyze gene expression
- Mammalian cell culture and transfection
- Characterization of biomolecules with analytical method, biological assays, spectroscopy and molecular biology methods
Benefits
- Paid company holidays
- Hands-on learning in real-world projects
- Networking opportunities with leaders and social events with your peers
- Mentorship and professional development
- A final presentation to celebrate your contributions
- Access to office amenities for those who are not remote
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
