MS&T Lab Intern

The Manufacturing Science and Technology group at Spark supports manufacturing processes, leads technology transfer initiatives and evaluates new technologies to enhance our manufacturing capabilities.

The general responsibility of the 2023 MST Lab Summer Intern is to support MST Lab in gene therapy production-related experimentation in a laboratory-based setting. More specifically, the intern will gain hands-on experience in Upstream and Downstream Bioprocessing for the production of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-based gene therapies. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to analyze process data from executed experiments and present results to the MST Team.

Education and Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• At least 2 years left of a combination of undergraduate and/or graduate coursework with summer availability (e.g., rising junior, or rising senior pursuing graduate school)
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university
• Majoring in a [STEM-related] degree
• Minimum availability of 10 weeks (about 2 and a half months)
• Participation in student organizations and/or other leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivated and proactive in learning
• Demonstration of agile mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to lead
• Demonstrated interest in biotechnology and gene therapy industry

Please be aware that Spark mandates COVID-19 vaccination of all employees regardless of work location. Accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.

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Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia

Join the Spark Team

We were born of innovation, springing from the curiosity, imagination and dedication of remarkable scientists and healthcare visionaries. Our shared mission is to challenge the inevitability of genetic disease by discovering, developing, and delivering treatments in ways unimaginable - until now.

We don't follow footsteps. We create the path.

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