Novo Nordisk · 19 hours ago
Internship - Molecular Biology
Lexington, MA, US
Internship
Onsite
InternNovo Nordisk is a global pharmaceutical company focused on life science innovation. The Molecular Biology intern will gain hands-on experience in various lab techniques and contribute to R&D projects, while also participating in a comprehensive internship program that includes mentorship and professional development.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Gain practical experience in biosensor design for assay development, plasmid cloning workflows, bacterial handling, DNA preparation, PCR, Sanger sequencing, and Gibson Assembly to support wet-lab projects
Strengthen hands-on molecular biology skills, contribute to Research & Development (R&D) projects, and gain valuable insight into laboratory research and early drug discovery processes
Gain hands-on experience designing biosensors and planning cloning strategies using plasmid DNA constructs
Implement standard aseptic techniques, maintain a sterile workflow, and follow safe laboratory practices while working with bacterial cultures
Perform bacterial transformations and plate or streak colonies for selection
Pick single colonies to maintain clonal cultures and establish starter cultures, then scale up cultures for plasmid isolation (miniprep/maxiprep)
Prepare plasmid DNA for Sanger sequencing, interpret sequencing results, and design and run PCR reactions to verify plasmid constructs
Assemble DNA fragments to create new plasmid constructs expressing biosensors for assay development
Document and present own work, gain exposure to cell biology and drug screening, molecular interactions, bioanalytical methods, peptide chemistry, and protein engineering and collaborate with scientists from varied backgrounds to broaden skills
Qualification
Required
Must be a current student enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing at least a bachelor's degree
Strong academic record with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Conscientious self-starter with good organizational skills, project management skills and attention to detail
Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities, must be able to multi-task
Strong interpersonal communication and ability to collaborate with teams; must effectively operate independently, across functional lines, and with internal customers
Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn
Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Preferred
An in progress undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology or a related discipline preferred
Strong academic record with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Company
Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company that produces and distributes insulin and other diabetes drugs to treat chronic diseases.
Founded in 1923
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$22M2018-12-05Post Ipo Equity· $22M
1981-07-09IPO
Leadership Team
Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen
President and CEO
Lars Sorensen
President & CEO
Recent News
2026-02-09
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