Quality Intern | Summer 2026

Neurona Therapeutics

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

South San Francisco, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Interns will support Quality team projects and daily operations within either Quality Assurance (QA) or Quality Control (QC), assisting with documentation, tracking, and process improvement activities. Responsibilities also include following procedures, maintaining records, collaborating cross-functionally, and presenting findings or project updates.

Qualifications

Neurona Therapeutics is looking for two Quality Interns for the summer of 2026, one for QA and one for QC. The role requires candidates to be currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a STEM field such as Biology, Biochemistry, or Biomedical Engineering, and have completed college-level coursework in related disciplines. Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills are highly desired.

Job Description

Internship Opportunities – Summer 2026 (Quality: QA & QC) Neurona Therapeutics is seeking two Quality Interns for Summer 2026—one supporting Quality Assurance (QA) and one supporting Quality Control (QC). These roles offer a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a clinical-stage biotech environment while supporting critical quality systems and operations.   Opportunity (Summer 2026 Internship Program)     Working under the guidance of an experienced mentor, you will support initiatives within our Quality Department, aligned to either Quality Assurance (QA) or Quality Control (QC). This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to quality systems in a fast-paced biotech environment. This experience will contribute to building and enhancing quality systems across the organization, while giving you the opportunity to strengthen your project management and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate is adaptive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with the ability to quickly absorb new concepts and contribute meaningfully to team goals.   Program Details
  • Duration: 8-10 weeks 
  • Schedule: Up to 32 hours per week
  • Compensation: $24 per hour
  Key Responsibilities
  • Support Quality team projects and day-to-day operations within QA or QC
  • Assist with documentation, tracking, and process improvement activities
  • Follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate, well-organized records
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams as needed
  • Present findings or project updates, as applicable
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and developing project management capabilities
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and execute tasks with accuracy
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured environment
  Basic Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related STEM field
  • Completed college-level coursework in biology, engineering, or related disciplines
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior exposure to laboratory or regulated environments
  • Familiarity with basic scientific or quality concepts
  Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Work is performed in office and/or laboratory settings
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
  • No travel required
This job description is not exhaustive and not intended to cover all activities of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Neurona is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

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Neurona Therapeutics

Neurona is a biotherapeutics company developing neural cell therapies with single-dose curative potential for the treatment of chronic neurological disorders. Based on a novel neural cell lineage pioneered by the company’s scientific founders, Neurona has built a robust regenerative platform and is developing neuronal, glial, and gene-edited cell therapy candidates that provide long-term repair of dysfunctional neural networks for multiple neurological disorders. For more information about Neurona visit our website.
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