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This internship is in partnership with Students + Startups. Internship Duration: 10 weeks, from June 1 to August 7, 2026. Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Compensation: Students receive a $6,000 stipend for the summer, in addition to subsidized housing and events for eligible candidates. Deadline to apply: April 15, 2026.

The Company: Velocity Bioworks is a U.S.-based biopharma CDMO headquartered in San Antonio, Texas supporting funded programs as they move from development into manufacturing for clinical trials. We collaborate with sponsors who are past exploration and are ready to apply discipline, structure, and technical rigor to development, analytics, and manufacturing. Velocity is built to accelerate speed to clinic through aligned execution. Our work focuses on translating defined program goals into scalable manufacturing processes and robust analytical strategies. These activities are designed to support near-term clinical timelines while meeting quality requirements. We operate where quality and execution directly influence clinical and business progress.

Position Summary: Velocity Bioworks has an exciting opportunity for an Intern to join the growing team of scientific staff in the Bioanalytical Development and Services Group. This is a full-time role from June-August. The role is based in San Antonio, Texas and the ideal candidate is a student who is interested in pursuing a role with Velocity post-graduation based in San Antonio, Texas. Reporting directly to the Manager in the department of Bioanalytical/Analytical Development the Research Intern will work with the laboratory team to implement research programs at Velocity. The Research Intern will primarily be involved in execution of experimental protocols, performing data analysis, and generating assay reports under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). It is expected that up to 75% of the employee's time will be spent at the bench. The employee will also be involved supporting analytical activities for the CMC team and releasing clinical lots.

The ideal candidate is someone who is organized, takes initiative, and thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic biotech environment. They must be versatile and adapt to rapid change with a strong desire to make a significant impact Velocity Bioworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs experimental protocols using SOPs and performing data analysis.
• Executes bioanalytical methods including test method suitability studies in a GXP environment.
• Perform data analysis and generate assay reports.
• Adheres to Good laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Makes detailed observations and conducts data analysis, translating these observations into cohesive notebook entries as per and technical reports.
• Assures proper labelling, handling, and storage of samples, adheres to all safety requirements, and follows safe procedures, and attends all required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned and directed by the supervisor.

Expected to spend 75% of the employee's time at the bench.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Rising junior or senior graduate/undergraduate in a related scientific field (Microbiology, Immunology, or Molecular biology preferred).
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or greater.
• Knowledge & Skills: Outstanding ability to execute the method, follow standard operating procedures, accurate record keeping and following directions. Ability to take responsibility and "get the job done" in a high-energy, high intensity, results-oriented environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must possess good to excellent writing and PC skills with a knowledge base in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project. Good time management and willing to learn and adopt new techniques and instrumentation.

Working Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week. Flexibility is required, some weekend work may be needed and earlier or later start, and finish times may also be required.

Requirements Contact: Micaela Reznicek Micaela@velocitytx.org