Research Intern
Cell & Protein Preservation
Posted on 9/30/2025

Sartorius
No salary listed
Marlborough, MA, USA
In Person
On-site Internship in Marlborough, MA.
This hands-on position provides a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge methods at the interface of cell biology and bioprocessing. You will contribute to cell culture, biopreservation, and post-preservation analytics while working closely with an interdisciplinary research team. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to technologies with relevance in biopharmaceutical and cell therapy applications.
What You Will Accomplish Together With Us:
- Maintain and culture cell-based systems under defined laboratory protocols
- Apply and evaluate preservation methods across different model systems
- Independently design and perform recovery and functional quality assays post-preservation, assessing cell quality and function
- Record, analyze, and communicate experimental findings in a clear and organized manner
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to support ongoing research projects
What Will Convince Us:
- Pursuing or recently completed a B.S. or M.S. in Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Developmental Biology, or a related life sciences field
- Hands-on laboratory experience with cell culture and assay development in an academic or industry setting.
- Familiarity with standard cell viability or characterization techniques. With the ability to select and apply appropriate assays for viability, proliferation, and functional quality.
- Ability to systematically design and execute experiments, document results, and communicate findings.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to experimental reproducibility.
- Collaborative and proactive mindset with curiosity for innovative research.
- Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
What We Offer
As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.
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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
We look forward to receiving your application.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at [email protected]
Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at [email protected]
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
www.sartorius.com/careers

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