Early Vaccines & Immunotherapies Interns

We are looking Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD-level students majoring in Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field for 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD from May 18 2026 to August 7 2026.
 

The below intern projects are positioned for this Summer:

Anti-microbial Single Domain Antibodies; from Technology Development to Drug Discovery Graduate-Level Project

• Work with scientists/senior scientists in group to develop new methods for antiviral and antibacterial single domain antibody discovery
• Utilize wet lab skills to characterize potential lead molecules for antiviral and antibacterial programs
• Present findings in departmental meetings

Automated High Throughput Enzyme Engineering to Improve Bioconjugate Vaccine Production  Graduate-Level Project

• Implement and optimize an automated high throughput enzyme engineering workflow including colony picking, expression, lysis, and analytical readout
• Analyze growth and expression data to guide hit selection for the next round of screening
• Summarize the data and present to stakeholders

Virology Bioassay & Automation Undergraduate-Level Project

• Culture and maintain multiple mammalian cell lines under sterile conditions.
• Perform in vitro cell-based bioassays, including infection-based assays and reporter or endpoint-based readouts.
• Support the development, optimization, and qualification of assays evaluating immune responses to vaccine candidates and/or the antiviral potency and neutralization activity of mAbs against respiratory or chronic viral targets.
• Utilize laboratory automation systems (e.g., liquid handlers, high-throughput plate readers, automated incubators) to execute cell-based workflows.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data; prepare data summaries, figures, and a final presentation to the team.

Assessing Human Immunological Responses to a Novel Vaccine Undergraduate-Level Project

• Conduct in vitro cell stimulation and culture assays to assess cellular immunity following vaccination.
• Analyze and interpret immunological data to connect results to study objectives.
• Generate regular written reports and presentations to effectively communicate results to broader study team.

Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD-level students majoring in Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
• Previous research experience (academic or industrial) involving cell culture, molecular biology, or virology is a plus
• Laboratory skills required differ by project. We
  • Mammalian cell culture
  • Virus neutralization assays
  • Flow cytometry (Including high parameter and analysis)
  • ELISA
  • Biolayer interferometry
  • Aseptic technique
  • Pipetting
  • Reagent Preparation
  • DNA extraction and scRNAseq
• Experience with data analysis tools such as GraphPad Prism and/or introductory coding or data analysis exposure (e.g., Python, R) is a plus.
• Understanding of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Compensation range: $37 – 48 per hour. Wages are commensurate with education and experience.

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