Job DescriptionThe Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects.

These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our Company's Regulated Bioanalytical Sciences group supports development and interpretation of bioanalytical and immunogenicity assays for biologics and other therapeutic modalities. The successful candidate will contribute to an innovative translational immunogenicity project focused on improving the mechanistic interpretation of non-human primate (NHP) anti-drug antibody (ADA) data.

This internship provides an opportunity to work alongside scientists supporting preclinical and clinical development of antibody-based therapeutics while gaining exposure to regulated bioanalysis, assay strategy, experimental design, and data interpretation in a pharmaceutical research environment.

Project Overview:

Preclinical immunogenicity assessments are an important part of biotherapeutic drug development, but interpretation can be challenging because immune responses observed in nonclinical species may not always translate directly to clinical immunogenicity risk. This internship project will evaluate an improved assay interpretation strategy for non-human primate (NHP) anti-drug antibody (ADA) data using available samples and established bioanalytical assay platforms. The goal is to better distinguish broadly assay-reactive signals from responses that are more relevant to drug-specific immunogenicity, thereby supporting more informative preclinical-to-clinical interpretation for antibody-based therapeutics.

Primary ResponsibilitiesSupport evaluation of preclinical ADA assay data using established bioanalytical methodsAnalyze available NHP sample data and compare assay signal patterns across testing conditionsAssist with data organization, quality checks, and interpretation of assay trendsExplore approaches to improve the scientific interpretation of preclinical immunogenicity findingsSummarize results in the context of translational immunogenicity risk assessment for biologicsPrepare technical summaries and present project outcomes at the end-of-summer intern symposiumRequired EducationCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D.

degree in:

BiologyImmunologyBiochemistryBiomedical EngineeringBiotechnologyData ScienceComputer ScienceRelated scientific discipline

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive-week internship between May and August of 2027Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of study toward a bachelor's degreeCandidates must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university/college after the completion of the internshipCandidates must be able to work independently and in a team environmentCandidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, and interpersonal skillsCandidate must have proficiency with MS Office SuiteRequired SkillsPrior experience and knowledge in applying or leveraging AI/ML tools for research, data analysis, etcCuriosity, organization, and motivation to interpret experimental results in a scientific contextBasic laboratory experience and ability to follow experimental protocolsStrong attention to detail and careful documentation habitsInterest in immunology, bioanalysis, antibody biology, or biotherapeutic drug developmentExperience using Microsoft Excel or similar tools for data organization and analysisEffective verbal and written scientific communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environmentEfficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environmentCritical thinking, ability to identify issues and seek solutionsPreferred SkillsFamiliarity with ligand-binding assays, ELISA, or immunoassay formatsKnowledge of immunogenicity testing, antibody biology, or biotherapeutic drug developmentExperience with bioanalytical data analysis, assay troubleshooting, or comparative method evaluationInterest in regulated bioanalysis, translational science, and preclinical-to-clinical interpretationLearning OpportunitiesThe intern will gain exposure to:

Regulated bioanalysis and immunogenicity assay strategy for biologicsInterpretation of preclinical ADA data and translational immunogenicity risk assessmentAssay design principles and scientific approaches for improving data interpretationData comparison across assay conditions and interpretation of assay signal patternsScientific communication within a pharmaceutical research organizationExpected DeliverablesComparative analysis of preclinical ADA assay data across selected testing conditionsTechnical summary describing key findings, interpretation, and recommended next stepsFinal presentation summarizing project rationale, analysis approach, results, and potential impact on translational immunogenicity assessmentThis project could help the group improve the scientific interpretation of preclinical immunogenicity data and strengthen confidence in preclinical-to-clinical translation for biologic therapeutics. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to regulated bioanalysis, immunogenicity risk assessment, assay data interpretation, and scientific communication while contributing to an impactful project at the interface of bioanalysis and translational science.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range:

The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111.FTP2027RL2027

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

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NoTravel Requirements:

No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:

Not ApplicableShift:

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YesJob Posting End Date:

10/9/2026

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Requisition ID:

R413054PDN-a2b161d5-b792-4b8a-b0e3-8e09563a9bdf