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Intern - Manufacturing

CompanyMaravai LifeSciences
LocationSan Diego
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support mRNA-based workflows and contribute to the design and validation of UTR sequences. They will also partner with the Operations Technical Support team to optimize PCR methods and draft standard operating procedures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
86
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Maravai brands set the standard in nucleic acid products and services, enzyme development, and biologics safety testing. From producing revolutionary mRNA technologies that drive infectious disease vaccines, cancer vaccines, and other cell and gene therapies to delivering gold-standard bioprocess impurity detection solutions, Maravai is helping life sciences companies overcome their biggest development and manufacturing challenges to streamline and scale from research through clinical trials to commercialization. For over 35 years, Maravai’s brands have served as proven catalysts for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Across our portfolio of brands, we hold numerous patents and offer more than 1,500 innovative products and services, including CleanCap® technology, CleanAmp® hot start PCR, Antibody Affinity Extraction™, EndonucleaseGTP®, PROTEIN A MIX-N-GO™, MockV®, Sterling™, Glen Pak™, Glen Gel-Pak™. Each of our brands are ISO-9001:2015 certified and have earned hundreds of thousands of citations in peer-reviewed scientific publications.
About the Role

Your next role as a Miracle Maker 

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Manufacturing team at TriLink BioTechnologies as a Manufacturing Intern. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting mRNA-based workflows while developing a strong foundation in nucleic acid production.

As part of your core project, you will contribute to the design and validation of untranslated region (UTR) sequences for mRNA. The Manufacturing Intern will partner with scientists in the Operations Technical Support team to design, optimize, and implement standard protocols for PCR methods. The intern will utilize the following skills:

  • Primer design
  • PCR amplification of DNA
  • In-vitro transcription of mRNA
  • Silica purification of mRNA
  • Fragment Analysis of mRNA and DNA, along with data interpretation
  • Analysis of advanced mRNA analytics
  • SOP and batch record use and drafting
  • Process transfer to manufacturing
  • Building production cost models

 The skills and experience that you will bring:

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or a related life science discipline
  • Foundational understanding of molecular biology concepts (e.g., DNA, RNA, gene expression) preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Program details:

  • 9-week Summer Internship Program
  • Program dates: June 1, 2026

The anticipated salary range for this position is $25.00 per hour. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role. 

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Key Skills
Primer designPCR amplificationDNAIn-vitro transcriptionmRNASilica purificationFragment AnalysisData interpretationSOPBatch record draftingProcess transferProduction cost modelingMolecular biologyAnalytical skillsProblem-solving
Categories
ManufacturingScience & ResearchEngineering