What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern Research Scientist - Onsite - Ann Arbor, MI position at Sartorius?
Term: Starting February/March 2026 up to six months with potential for extension up to 12 months.
Based at our Ann Arbor, MI site, the Intern Research Scientist will play a vital role in supporting the development and integration of cutting-edge optical technologies in healthcare solutions. These advanced platforms will be applied in fundamental research as well as within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Under guidance, the intern will be expected to regularly and systematically design and execute experiments, analyze data, and report results. Collaboration with internal subject matter experts will be essential to understand the applications of emerging technologies.
What You Will Accomplish Together With Us
What will convince us:
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.
Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP here.
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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.
www.sartorius.com/career
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
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
Based at our Ann Arbor, MI site, the Intern Research Scientist will play a vital role in supporting the development and integration of cutting-edge optical technologies in healthcare solutions. These advanced platforms will be applied in fundamental research as well as within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Under guidance, the intern will be expected to regularly and systematically design and execute experiments, analyze data, and report results. Collaboration with internal subject matter experts will be essential to understand the applications of emerging technologies.
What You Will Accomplish Together With Us
- Contribute to the design and validation of analytical tools.
- Gather and analyze data, perform cell studies using optical modalities, and report the findings.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support R&D efforts and integration of optical solutions.
What will convince us:
- PhD or enrolled in a PhD program in Bioengineering, Biology, Chemistry, or closely related discipline
- Experience in cell culture, with a preference for 3D culture.
- Experienced in the design, fabrication, and application of microfluidic systems for cell culture and biologically relevant assays.
- Hands-on experience with optical analytical tools such as light sheet, Raman, and multi-photon fluorescence is a plus but not necessary.
- Experience in systematic experimentation and troubleshooting in a laboratory setting.
- Work in a Biosafety Level 2 Laboratory. Work with laser systems.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team environments, with leadership experience in academic and professional settings.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work constructively in a team environment.
- Results-oriented with strong personal initiative.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts clearly.
- Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
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.
Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP here.
E-Verify Participation Info
E-Verify Workers Rights
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.
www.sartorius.com/career
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
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