About this role
We are looking for undergraduate junior, senior, and Master's level students majoring in Biological Engineering or a related discipline for a 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD from May 18th to August 7th.
Position Duties:
T cell culture and transfection (EP)
AAV package and titer
QC by flowcytometry
Position Requirements:
Undergraduate junior, senior, and Master's level students majoring in Biological Engineering or a related discipline. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
Basic wet lab skills required.
Experience with tissue culture is preferred.
Exposure to multi-channel flow cytometry, AAV package and titer, CRISPR-Cas9 gene edit, T cell culture and freeze is a plus.
Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
This role will not be providing CPT support.
Compensation range: $37 - $41.50 hourly.
Date Posted
20-Jan-2026Closing Date
02-Feb-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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What you'll do
- The intern will be involved in T cell culture and transfection, as well as AAV package and titer quality control using flow cytometry. This role requires hands-on laboratory work and collaboration with other team members.
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