Microbial Bioprocess Intern: Strain Engineering & Cloning

Sartorius North America; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming Culture

Intelligent Working Environment

Job summary

Development Internship at Sartorius Stedim North America, Corporate Research Labs in Marlborough, MA focuses on microbial strain engineering under PI supervision. The role offers hands-on microbiology/molecular biology experience and exposure to analytical techniques in a collaborative research setting.

You will assist with culture maintenance, cloning workflows, and growth/productivity evaluations, contributing to impactful bioprocess research projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Masters/PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Chemical/Biological Engineering, Chemistry or Biochemistry or related field.
• Hands-on sterile culture techniques handling bacteria, yeast, and filamentous fungi preferred; molecular biology experience a plus.
• Experience with small-scale fermentation screening and protein assays is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments under supervision of the PI.
• Maintain microbial cultures, prepare media, buffers, and reagents; support day-to-day lab operations.
• Assist with molecular cloning techniques (PCR, DNA extraction/purification, plasmid prep, DNA assembly, gel electrophoresis).
• Perform microbial transformation, clone screening, and preliminary assessment of strain productivity.
• Evaluate microbial growth, target molecule expression, and product yield using analytical methods.
• Follow lab procedures and safety protocols; maintain clean and compliant lab environment.
• Maintain detailed records, prepare technical reports, and present findings to the research team.

Skills

Sterile culture techniques

Molecular biology techniques

PCR

Communication

Education

Masters/PhD in Microbiology or related field

Tools

HPLC/LC-MS

Job description

Development Internship at Sartorius Stedim North America, Corporate Research Labs in Marlborough, MA focuses on microbial strain engineering under PI supervision. The role offers hands-on microbiology/molecular biology experience and exposure to analytical techniques in a collaborative research setting.

You will assist with culture maintenance, cloning workflows, and growth/productivity evaluations, contributing to impactful bioprocess research projects.