Research Intern - Raman Spectroscopy - onsite Marlborough, MA

Based at our Marlborough site, in this role you will serve as critical contributor to the development and integration of Raman spectroscopy technologies for characterization of different types of nanoparticles such as extracellular vesicle, lipid nanoparticles and viral vectors. These leading-edge platforms will be utilized in basic research as well as the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. You will be expected to design and execute experiments systematically: analyze and report the results weekly. You will also work closely with internal and external subject matter experts to identify and understand the nature of nascent technologies.

You will be expected to design and execute experiments systematically, analyze and report the results weekly. You will also work closely with internal and external subject matter experts to better optimize and develop reliable Raman based characterization assays.

What you will accomplish together with us

• Conduct Raman Spectroscopy Experiments: Perform single-particle Raman spectroscopy measurements on a variety of nanoparticle types, including viral vectors, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), and extracellular vesicles (EVs).
• Sample Preparation and Handling: Prepare, dilute, and handle nanoparticle samples under sterile and controlled conditions to ensure data quality and consistency.
• Instrument Operation and Maintenance: Operate and maintain Raman spectroscopy instrumentation, ensuring calibration, troubleshooting, and performance checks are routinely conducted.
• Method Development and Optimization: Assist in developing and optimizing protocols for single-particle Raman analysis, including improving signal-to-noise ratio and reproducibility.
• Data Acquisition and Analysis: Acquire and process spectral data using relevant software. Perform baseline correction, normalization, and statistical analysis to extract meaningful information from spectral signatures.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed experimental records, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), raw data, and analysis results. Contribute to internal reports and presentations.
• Collaborative Work: Work closely with scientists from Corporate Research and process development services teams to integrate findings and contribute to broader project goals.
• Literature Review and Learning: Stay updated with recent advancements in nanoparticle characterization, Raman techniques, and related analytical methodologies.

What will convince us

Education:

• PhD candidate (or recent PhD graduate) in Physics, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, or a related field with formal education and experience with Raman spectroscopy and single particle analysis.   

Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Raman spectroscopy, ideally in the context of nanoparticle or biomolecular analysis.
• Solid understanding of nanoparticle systems such as viral vectors, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), or extracellular vesicles (EVs).
• Demonstrated experience in spectral data analysis, including baseline correction, normalization, and multivariate/statistical analysis (e.g., PCA, clustering).
• Strong laboratory skills, including sample preparation, instrument maintenance, and adherence to experimental protocols.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

Compensation is up to $30 hr.

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 
www.sartorius.com/careers