R&D Intern at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. in Glenview, IL

Summary: Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. is committed to creating for tomorrow and is seeking undergraduate students for a Summer Intern position. This role provides hands-on experience in industrial life-sciences labs, focusing on virus filtration and bioprocessing, where interns will lead a technical project under the guidance of senior scientists. Responsibilities: - Lead a defined internship project related to virus filtration or viral clearance technologies under scientific mentorship - Research and summarize the scientific background, current industry practices, and technical challenges related to the project topic - Propose creative or alternative experimental approaches to improve understanding of virus filtration performance or mechanisms - Plan and drive execution of project activities in alignment with established laboratory practices and timelines - Perform laboratory activities under supervision following approved procedures and safety requirements - Analyze and interpret experimental data with guidance from project mentors - Maintain clear, accurate scientific documentation in laboratory notebooks - Communicate progress, findings, and challenges through regular updates to the project team - Prepare and present a final technical presentation and report summarizing project results and learning outcomes - Participate in team meetings and technical discussions - Assist with general laboratory organization and maintenance activities as needed - Complete all required laboratory safety, quality, and compliance training Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc.) - Completion of at least one year of coursework - Attention to detail and documentation skills - Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment - Ability to research scientific literature and synthesize technical information - Effective written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment Required Skills: Virus filtration, Viral clearance methods, Scientific documentation, Data analysis, Laboratory safety, Research scientific literature Benefits: Big company benefits package, Small company culture and work environment