Summer Intern - Gene Therapy Research

Job Title: Summer Intern - Gene Therapy Research

Job Location: California, USA

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time

Job Seniority Level: Internship

Company Description

Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients living with serious and rare diseases. Our most valuable resource is our employees, and everything we do is motivated by a patients-first mentality. We are dedicated to growing our team with talented individuals from around the world who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and compassion.

Guided by our core values of collaboration, accountability, passion, respect, and integrity, we aim to foster an inclusive, diverse, and flexible work environment, where our employees are recognized for leaning in and rolling up their sleeves. If you share our vision and want to work with the most dedicated people in the biopharma industry, come to Insmed to accelerate your career.

Recognitions

Consistently Ranked Science's Top Employer

Insmed is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where our team can thrive. Every day, our employees turn their passion for science and research into innovative solutions for patients. That's why we've been named the No. 1 company to work for in the biopharma industry in Science's Top Employers survey for four years in a row.

A Certified Great Place to Work

We believe our company is truly special, and our employees agree. In July 2024, we became Great Place to Work-certified in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row. We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma, Best Workplaces in New York, PEOPLE Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces for Millennials, and Best Medium Workplaces lists.

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. Interns will conduct independent research in their areas of interest under the supervision of Insmed Gene Therapy scientists. Techniques involving molecular and cellular biology as well as biochemistry will be employed in the project.

Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Interested in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry
• Currently in full-time pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, microbiology, cell biology, pharmaceutics, or related field.
• High level understanding of molecular and cellular biology
• Experience working in a research laboratory is desired.
• 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.
• 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

$23 - $24 an hour

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible for paid company holidays during the intern program.

Additional Information

Insmed Incorporated is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Insmed is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement.

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

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