Scientist Intern

In the Scientist Intern position, you will have the opportunity to gain first hands-on experience in research and development environment in biotech industry. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting laboratory-based activities for instrument, sensor and assay development to support Octet BLI and/or SPR platforms. The internship is stating in 01/2026 and ending 5/2026.

What you will accomplish together with us:

• This intern will assist scientists with the development of instruments, consumables and assays to analyze biomolecular interactions by label free technologies
• This is a great opportunity to obtain or utilize hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, including but not limited to
• Operating standard laboratory equipment, such as balances, pipettes, centrifuges, etc.
• Designing experiments for process development and/or assay optimization
• Utilizing different surface characterization equipment for measurement
• Acquiring and analyzing data using Octet BLI and/or SPR instruments
• Work collaboratively with a cross-functional team
• Keep good laboratory records and perform experiments following safety rules
• Identify problems in the lab and propose solutions during process development

What will convince us:

• Actively enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor of Science program in biochemistry, biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to follow an experimental protocol and read scientific literature
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work 40 hours a week on-site at our Freemont location from January 2026 through May 2026
• Willingness to learn and openness to new things
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

Intern compensation is $28 hr.

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.

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