TEM Biosafety Intern

Job Description

Summer 2026 Internship May-August

What we do in BioPharma Biosafety

Biosafety is an important part of manufacturing biological therapies.  The manufacturing process includes the use of bioreactors with enriching media to encourage cell growth and the production of proteins, vectors, and other therapeutic agents. Due to the nature of the manufacturing process and the biologically based raw materials, undesirable contaminants such as bacteria, mycoplasma, and viruses must be monitored.  Biosafety provides analytical services to support the cell line used in biologics manufacturing and to ensure that the product is virus-free.

Center of Focus & Testing Techniques for TEM

Transmission Electron Microscopy- is utilized to collect images of cell lines and process manufacturing intermediates to determine and/or quantify viral presence.  If viral presence is determined, the titer of virus defines the process clearance required in the finishing steps.

Intern Experiences include:

• Opportunities to shadow all levels of staff in the Electron Microscopy lab.
• Exposure to biological testing and techniques and why they are relevant to the industry.
• Hands-on experience may be available through non GMP laboratory activities.
• Sample preparation for internal use
• Use of the TEM to image samples
• Documentation and basic GMP regulations will be highlighted.
• Lab management tasks, maintenance and organization of space and equipment may be assigned.

Qualifications

Intern Responsibilities, Skills & Qualifications include:

• Performing tasks independently following training.
• Time management and initiative are expected for any recurring assignments.
• Understanding and adherence to the safety guidelines for lab work is a requirement.
• Attention to detail with the ability to follow and apply work procedures is expected.
• Additional requirements: Technical writing, Presentation skills, public speaking
• Intern will be required to provide a 30-minute presentation (15-minute Q&A) following the conclusion of the internship experience. Representatives from Eurofins will be invited.

Minimum Qualification: Must have completed your sophomore year and be majoring in a relevant scientific field.

Priority will be given to students that have been involved with the use of any type of electron microscope.