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The Summer Intern position provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience in industrial life-sciences labs, with a focus on virus filtration and bioprocessing. Interns lead a technical project while developing skills in independent learning, critical thinking, scientific documentation, and data handling. Guidance from senior scientists is provided as interns support lab activities and learn viral clearance methods used in biologics manufacturing.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a defined internship project related to virus filtration or viral clearance technologies under scientific mentorship

• Research and summarize the scientific background, current industry practices, and technical challenges related to the project topic

• Propose creative or alternative experimental approaches to improve understanding of virus filtration performance or mechanisms

• Plan and drive execution of project activities in alignment with established laboratory practices and timelines

• Perform laboratory activities under supervision following approved procedures and safety requirements

• Analyze and interpret experimental data with guidance from project mentors

• Maintain clear, accurate scientific documentation in laboratory notebooks

• Communicate progress, findings, and challenges through regular updates to the project team

• Prepare and present a final technical presentation and report summarizing project results and learning outcomes

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings and technical discussions

• Assist with general laboratory organization and maintenance activities as needed

• Complete all required laboratory safety, quality, and compliance training

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to a Scientist I or above

• Works with laboratory and technical staff

• Interacts with cross‑functional team members as required for project execution

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc.)

• Completion of at least one year of coursework

• Attention to detail and documentation skills

• Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment

• Ability to research scientific literature and synthesize technical information

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Laboratory environment with PPE required

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Light lifting as required

The base compensation range for this role is $18-20/hour. Base Compensation is influenced by many factors including, but not limited to: time in the role, previous experience, skills, knowledge, performance, work requirements, internal equity, and business / economic conditions.

About Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc.

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. (AKBA) provides pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers with a comprehensive suite of tools to maximize safety and improve yields of biotherapeutics during research, clinical and commercial-scale production. Planova ™ virus-removal filters anchor a diverse product portfolio defined by quality, consistency and scalability. Additional areas of expertise include liquid chromatography, inline buffer dilution and oligonucleotide synthesis.

We are a growing team (140+) of professionals excited about what we do and our ability to impact healthcare delivery systems worldwide. We offer a "big company" benefits package and a "small company" culture and work environment. Every employee at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America can impact our future.

Please note, we will not be providing immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future for this role.

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