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Bioengineering GEM Fellow

Draper Labs
relocation assistance
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
555 Technology Square (Show on map)
Feb 24, 2025
Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com. Job Description Summary: The Bioengineering Division has opportunities in a number of technology areas including: Synthetic Biology & Bio Instrumentation, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Medical Devices, and Biological Microsystems. Students selected for the internship will be expected to work full-time during professional business hours. Students will be expected to work on site in Draper's Bioengineering Lab in collaboration with multiple senior technical staff members and communicate effectively both orally and in written reports or presentations. The technical responsibilities will depend on program specific needs but may include: cell culture and maintenance, synthetic or molecular biology, materials characterization, microfluidic device fabrication, assembly and testing, assay development and execution, design and computational modeling, and/or data analysis. This position will support qualified students in one or more Draper Bioengineering programs. Qualifications Student must be enrolled in a biological science, bioengineering or related degree program, such as genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, protein engineering, data science, bioinformatics, or in mechanical or electrical engineering, chemistry or physics with experience in life science-related applications. Student should provide evidence of high aptitude and academic performance. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Full time (40 hrs/week) is expected for the internship period, typically 10-12 weeks. Research and laboratory experience is preferred; cell culture experience and/or microfluidics experience is a plus. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS POSITION. Job Description: Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers. Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.