Summer Intern - Viral Vector Process Development, Upstream

Overview

Create a future where DNA is no longer destiny. Join Rocket Pharma.

Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, late-stage biotechnology company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for patients with rare and life-threatening diseases. We are a team of creative, compassionate, and driven individuals united by a profound mission of seeking gene therapy cures. Rocket places tremendous value on our people and fosters a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive and every team member makes a meaningful impact. Our core values guide everything we do: we trust one another, show generosity toward patients, embrace curiosity, and strive to elevate science. 

Position Summary

The Rocket Pharmaceuticals Internship Program is a paid 10-week summer program for university students. Interns will gain hands-on experience working alongside a diverse group of professionals with a mission to develop curative gene therapies for patients with devastating diseases.

The internship role will require a motivated individual who is comfortable in a lab setting. This opportunity to work with Rocket will provide a hands-on experience working in the gene therapy industry as well as an introduction to the science of process development. In the 10-week program, the role will explore experimental design, execution, and analysis to culminate in a full understanding of the project and results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete a process development project designed for the internship
• Execute laboratory studies to evaluate novel technologies to improve existing processes and establish manufacturing platforms
• Support the design of experiments, data analysis and result interpretation
• Collaborate effectively with process development and analytical development teams
• Generate high quality results and maintain high quality documentations (paper and/or e-notebooks)
• Participate in group discussions, attend department and laboratory related meetings

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior bachelors degree student in cell biology, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, bioengineering, biochemistry, biological sciences, or relevant field of study
• Graduate program student in related discipline
• 0-2 years of related experience.
• Good organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Read, write and speak English fluently

EEO Statement

A diverse workforce fosters innovation and strengthens Rocket’s business. We ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment in the workplace on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.