Summer Intern- Analytical Sciences

Rocket Pharmaceuticals•Cranbury, NJ

About The Position

Overview Create a future where DNA is no longer destiny. Join Rocket Pharma. Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, late-stage biotechnology company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for patients with rare and life-threatening diseases. We are a team of creative, compassionate, and driven individuals united by a profound mission of seeking gene therapy cures. Rocket places tremendous value on our people and fosters a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive and every team member makes a meaningful impact. Our core values guide everything we do: we trust one another, show generosity toward patients, embrace curiosity, and strive to elevate science. Position Summary Rocket Pharmaceuticals is offering a paid 10-week summer internship for university students interested in gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced biotechnology environment. This internship provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to advancing curative gene therapies for patients with devastating diseases. We are looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Intern Scientist to join the Analytical Sciences team at Rocket Pharma. The candidate will learn and help support assay development which supports the company’s portfolio of preclinical and clinical-stage biologics for gene and cell therapy programs. The role requires an understanding of biochemistry/molecular biology.

Requirements

Undergraduate rising junior or senior BS student with > 6 months laboratory experience
Understanding of real-time PCR. liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis assays.
Self-starter and must function well under minimal supervision
Proficient in MS Office skills with a specific focus on word processing, formatting, tables, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, slides, and templates, in addition to Adobe Acrobat
Handle issues appropriately and with a sense of urgency