Intern, Quality Control Analytical Laboratory

Location: Houston, TX
Department: Quality Control
Reports to: Supervisor, Quality Control

About CTMC 

CTMC is a pioneering biotech joint venture, formed by National Resilience and MD Anderson Cancer Center, located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. Our mission is to accelerate cell therapies from bench to bedside. We offer a wide range of cell therapy modalities, including CAR-T, TIL, and TCR-T. Our expert team collaborates closely with MD Anderson’s research and clinical faculty, bringing impactful cell therapies to cancer patients.

Since inception in May 2022, our team has filed eight INDs and have received approval, without delay, demonstrating our commitment to delivering innovative treatments to patients with speed and precision. Our alliance with National Resilience enables us to remain at the forefront of biomanufacturing practices, leveraging advanced technology and processes to deliver exceptional results.

Our growing, state-of-the-art, 60,000 sq. ft. industrial facility in the Texas Medical Center is staffed by an integrated team of industry veterans and academic scientists who are passionate about bringing life-saving cures to patients. Our unique joint venture structure, with two highly established partners, provides us with the financial stability and long-term horizon to achieve our organizational goals.

At CTMC, we value our employees and offer a variety of development opportunities within our novel corporate structure to inspire professional growth and satisfaction. We foster a team-first culture and a balanced work-life environment to ensure our staff is energized and engaged in our mission to accelerate cell therapies from bench to bedside for patients who need them. If you share our passion for advancing the frontiers of medical science with innovative therapeutics and want to join a highly dedicated team committed to delivering novel cures to patients, we invite you to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills and expertise can help us achieve our mission. 

Position Summary

The QC Analytical Laboratory Intern will support Quality Control testing activities within a GMP-regulated cell and gene therapy environment. This role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to QC laboratory operations, sample management, and analytical testing under direct supervision, while maintaining compliance with cGMP, cGTP, and internal quality systems.

The intern will be trained in a defined and controlled scope to ensure meaningful contribution while maintaining data integrity, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

 Responsibilities

• Support Quality Control (QC) analytical laboratory activities in a GMP-regulated cell and gene therapy environment under direct supervision.
• Follow approved SOPs, safety requirements, and good documentation practices (GDP) when performing laboratory tasks.
• Assist with sample management activities, including sample receipt, labeling, tracking, storage, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Prepare samples, reagents, buffers, and solutions for QC testing following approved procedures.
• Support routine analytical testing workflows under supervision, including:
• Automated and manual cell counts and viability testing
• Introductory flow cytometry sample preparation and assay support
• Sysmex hematology analyzer testing for blood and cell count analysis
• Support equipment-related activities, including routine cleaning, maintenance documentation, and logbook entries.
• Assist with inventory management, including material labeling, storage, and expiry tracking.
• Support shipment and receipt of materials and samples for QC testing.
• Communicate effectively with QC team members and support cross-functional collaboration as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by QC management.

Qualifications/Skills

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program a scientific discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field), or recently graduated from equivalent Bachelor’s degree program.
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques, safety practices, and scientific principles.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory calculations and unit conversions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
• Interest in Quality Control, GMP environments, and cell & gene therapy manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based, cross-functional environment.
• Willingness to learn and perform assigned laboratory activities under direct supervision.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands 

Physical Demands-  

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking
• Carrying packages and moving bins and boxes, lifting up to 10 lbs.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as considered necessary.