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Intern Research Scientist - Ann Arbor, MI

CompanySartorius
LocationAnn Arbor
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will design and execute experiments to support the development of optical technologies for healthcare and biotechnology. Responsibilities include validating optical analytical tools, performing cell studies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
7022
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
Based at our Ann Arbor, MI site, the Intern Research Scientist will play a vital role in supporting the development and integration of cutting-edge optical technologies in healthcare solutions. These advanced platforms will be applied in fundamental research as well as within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Under guidance, the intern will be expected to regularly and systematically design and execute experiments, analyze data, and report results. Collaboration with internal subject matter experts will be essential to understand the applications of emerging technologies.

*Onsite role based at our Ann, Arbor, MI site*

What you will accomplish together with us:

  • Contribute to the design and validation of optical analytical tools. 
  • Gather and analyze data, perform cell studies using optical modalities and report the findings. 
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support R&D efforts and integration of new methodologies into existing workflows. 

What will convince us:

Education: 

  • Completed a Master's program or enrolled in a PhD program in Bioengineering, Biology, Chemistry, or closely related discipline  

Experience: 

  • Hands-on experience with operating light microscopes. 
  • Hands-on experience with advanced optical imaging techniques- 3D confocal fluorescence, Raman microspectroscopy, fluorescence light sheet, etc. - are preferred but not required. 
  • Proficiency in one of the following programming languages for spectral analysis and data processing: Python, R, Matlab, etc. (Python strongly preferred) 
  • Experience in systematic experimentation and troubleshooting in a laboratory setting. 
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team environments, with leadership experience in academic and professional settings. 
  • 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.

Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP here.

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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
Light Microscopy3D Confocal FluorescenceRaman MicrospectroscopyFluorescence Light SheetPythonRMatlabSpectral AnalysisData ProcessingSystematic ExperimentationTroubleshootingCollaboration
Categories
Science & ResearchHealthcareEngineeringData & Analytics
Benefits
MentoringLeadership ProgramsInternal Seminar OfferingsComprehensive OnboardingVirtual Online PlatformBusinesswomen's Network