Summer Intern - Biologics Research

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK.

For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you?

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Summer Intern - Biologics Research on the Research Team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases.

The Insmed Summer Internship Program is designed to give you more than just a glimpse into the pharmaceutical industry—it’s a chance to make a real impact. Over the course of the summer, you’ll gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful team projects, and learn directly from skilled professionals who are invested in your growth.

Our 2027 Summer Intern program is a full-time (40 hours per week), 12-week, paid internship. The internship may present opportunities for rotational assignments within the function, and the intern will be assigned goals and objectives that will support the strategic business plan of the company.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute directly to the discovery and early-stage development of cutting-edge biotherapeutic candidates — helping advance science that could one day transform the lives of patients living with serious diseases.

You'll also:

• Assist with protein characterization, including biophysical assays and stability assessments
• Perform cloning and expression protocols towards the development of a biotherapeutic candidate.
• Work in concert to evaluate and contextualize experimental results.
• Accurately keep records of experimental work flows.

Who You Are:

You are a current student working on a Masters degree or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Protein Engineering (or related field).

You are or you have:

• Experience with molecular biology and cloning techniques.
• Experience with candidate screening.
• Experience with or knowledge of the expression and purification of recombinant proteins. 
• The ability to conduct accurate and well executed experiments with sufficient documentation.

 

Nice to have (but not required): 

• You have experience with the development of novel assays and screening procedures.
• You have other experiences in the biotech industry
  

Where You’ll Work

This role is based out of our Lebanon, New Hampshire lab and requires full-time, in-person presence to support hands-on collaboration, access specialized equipment, and/or operational needs.

Pay Range:

$20.00-35.00 Hourly

Life at Insmed
 

At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. Our internship program reflects that commitment by supporting how you learn, grow, and show up each day while contributing to work that matters.

Our internship offerings include:

• Paid company holidays

• Hands-on learning in real-world projects

• Networking opportunities with leaders and social events with your peers

• Mentorship and professional development

• A final presentation to celebrate your contributions

• Access to office amenities for those who are not remote

Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.

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