Summer Intern - Gene Editing Discovery

About The Role

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK. For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you?

Responsibilities

• Participate in gene editing experiments (e.g., CRISPR-based knockouts or knock-ins) under mentor supervision
• Perform molecular biology workflows and assays to validate editing outcomes (e.g., cloning, Western blot, PCR, flow cytometry)
• Maintain detailed and accurate lab notebooks and experimental records
• Analyze and interpret experimental results, contribute to data presentations and team meetings
• Collaborate with scientists across discovery and bioinformatics teams
• Present a summary of internship findings at the end of the program

Requirements

You are a current student working on a BS, MS, or PhD program in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Bioengineering, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Hands-on coursework or lab experience in molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, cloning) and cell culture
• Familiarity with CRISPR/Cas9 or other gene editing platforms (preferred)
• Basic understanding of DNA repair mechanisms (NHEJ, HDR) and genome biology (preferred)

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret experimental data
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for scientific reporting
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary research environment

Benefits

• Paid company holidays
• Hands-on learning in real-world projects
• Networking opportunities with leaders and social events with your peers
• Mentorship and professional development
• A final presentation to celebrate your contributions
• Access to office amenities for those who are not remote

Schedule

This role is based out of our Bridgewater, New Jersey Research Development Lab and requires full-time, in-person presence to support hands-on collaboration, access specialized equipment, and/or operational needs.