Summer Intern - Gene Therapy
- Employer
- Insmed Incorporated
- Location
- Bridgewater, NJ
- Start date
- Oct 19, 2024
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotherapeutics, Genetics
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Pharm Country
Job Details
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 the 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 12-week 2025 Summer Intern program is a full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.Responsibilities
ResponsibilitiesRepresentative responsibilities will include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:- Participate in designing, cloning, and producing novel AAV gene therapy candidates using a broad range of molecular biology and tissue culture techniques
- Contribute to evaluating AAV gene therapy candidate properties and function using in vitro assays
- Assist in the development and execution of cell-based biological potency assays
- Analyze and interpret experimental data
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation
- Collaborate with team members on research and development initiatives
- Present findings and progress updates to the team
- Currently in full-time pursuit of a Bachelor's, Master's, or advanced level degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology or related field
- Interested in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry
- High level understanding of molecular biology techniques, recombinant DNA technology, bacterial and mammalian cell culture, and protein characterization techniques
- 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).
- Successfully exhibit Insmed's five (5) corporate values: Collaboration, Accountability, Passion, Integrity & Respect; along with any other position specific competencies.
- Ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace.
Salary Range
$23 - $24 an hourCompensation & Benefits
Eligible for paid company holidays during the intern program.
Additional Information
Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
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 TotalRewards@insmed.com 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.
Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.
Company
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.
CONNECT
- Website
- https://insmed.com/
- Phone
- (908)977-9900
- Location
-
700 US Highway 202/206
Bridgewater
New Jersey
08807
United States
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