Analytical Chemistry (LC/MS) Summer Intern, PhD Students

We are looking for PhD level students majoring in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related discipline for a 12-week internship role in New Haven, CT from May 18th to August 7th.

Position Duties:

• Delve into established techniques for identifying and quantifying host cell proteins (HCPs), which are impurities related to the manufacturing process.

• Acquire practical skills in liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) and work closely with Alexion’s scientific team to refine existing methods and enhance process efficiency.

• Document study results in notebooks, forms, and technical reports, and communicate and present scientific findings in the Analytical Development and Quality Control group.

Position Requirements:

• PhD level students majoring Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related discipline.

• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.

• Understanding/coursework in the fundamentals of biology and/or chemistry required.

• Ability/desire to learn new techniques required.

• Ability to work in a lab environment and conduct assigned routine tasks in the laboratory with supervision required.

• Previous knowledge and understanding of liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry technology preferred.

• Some computer skills and basic Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.

• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisor and coworkers, prioritize assigned tasks, take ownership and draft technical documents with templates preferred.

• Ability to report onsite to New Haven, CT 4-5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.

• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.

• This role will not be providing OPT support.

• Compensation: $48 hourly.

Date Posted

16-Dec-2025

Closing Date

08-Jan-2026

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