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Research Intern (Nanoparticle Analysis) - Marlborough, MA

CompanySartorius
LocationMarlborough
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will design and execute experiments to develop and test emerging analytical and purification platforms for nanoparticles. They will collaborate with internal teams to prioritize research areas and support the transfer of new technologies into product development.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
6826
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Sartorius is a leading international partner of biopharma research and manufacturing. We help our customers simplify progress from drug discovery to manufacturing so that more people can have access to better medicine. And simplifying progress starts with our employees who move things forward by realizing ambitious ideas and growing alongside with the company. Our product portfolio covers two customer groups: With innovative laboratory instruments and consumables, Sartorius focuses on laboratories performing research and quality control at pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies as well as academic research institutes. Our broad bioprocess product portfolio focusing on single-use solutions, helps customers manufacture biotech medications, vaccines, and cell and gene therapies safely, rapidly, and economically. Based in Göttingen, Germany, Sartorius also has a strong global reach with more than 60 production and sales sites worldwide. We regularly expand our portfolio through the acquisition of complementary technologies. In 2025, Sartorius generated sales revenue of around 3.5 billion euros. Currently, more than 14,000 employees from 110+ nations are working for customers around the globe. Join our team, partner or collaborate with us.
About the Role
Sartorius has an onsite position available for a Research Intern (Nanoparticle Analysis) in our Marlborough, MA location. In this role, you will be expected to design and execute experiments systematically, analyze and report the results weekly. You will also work closely with internal and external subject matter experts to identify and understand the nature of nascent technologies, including both characterization and purification systems.

In the Research Intern role, you will serve as a critical contributor to the development and integration of Sartorius’ emerging technologies for characterization and purification of different types of nanoparticles such as extracellular vesicles and exosomes. These leading-edge platforms will be utilized in basic research as well as the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Hands on position starting May 2025. 

This position is onsite at our Marlborough, MA site.

What you will accomplish together with us:

  • Development & testing of Sartorius’ emerging platforms and processes for nanoparticles (e.g., Lipid Nanoparticles and extracellular vesicles) analytics.
  • Conceive, research & support development of prototype platforms through to proof of concept.
  • Work closely with Sartorius product management and development teams to prioritize areas of technology research, expected to extend beyond current product roadmaps.
  • Strategic research & development, and transfer in, of analytical and purification technologies for nanoparticles to provide a basis for evolution of current and future Sartorius nanoparticle products.
  • Gather, analyze and define requirements for analytical system functionality.
  • Provide support or guidance to technical support team and R&D teams as needed for transfer of technologies developed and/or adopted into the Sartorius product development or OEM organizations.

What will convince us:

Education:

  • MS or PhD in Bioengineering, or closely related discipline with formal education and experience with nanoparticle characterization methods such as flow cytometry and Nanoparticle tracking analysis.

Experience:

  • Experience & knowledge of state-of the-art nanoparticles analytical technologies and their application for research and development.
  • Good knowledge of current developments in lipid nanoparticles, extracellular vesicles and other nanoparticle technologies.
  • Previous hands-on experience with characterization and fluorescence labeling optimization of nanoparticles.
  • Demonstrated ability to interface with specialists from target biological application areas and engineering disciplines such as mechanical (hardware, fluidic, thermal), electrical, software, sensor technology (optical, electronical), and chemical.
  • Experience working as part of multi-partner R&D projects.
  • Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

www.sartorius.com/career

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 
www.sartorius.com/careers

Key Skills
Nanoparticle characterizationFlow cytometryNanoparticle tracking analysisLipid nanoparticlesExtracellular vesiclesExosomesFluorescence labelingExperimental designData analysisBioengineeringAnalytical technologiesPurification systemsR&DTechnical reportingPrototype development
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Science & ResearchEngineeringTechnologyHealthcare
Benefits
MentoringLeadership programsInternal seminar offeringsComprehensive onboardingVirtual online platformCoachingAgile workingBusinesswomen's network