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How much do protein research intern jobs pay per month?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average monthly pay for protein research intern in the United States is $6,439.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $4,416.67 and $7,666.67 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Protein Research Intern vs Biochemistry Intern?

AspectProtein Research InternBiochemistry Intern
Required CredentialsUndergraduate or graduate in biochemistry, molecular biology, or related fieldsSimilar educational background, often pursuing related degrees
Work EnvironmentLaboratories focused on protein analysis, molecular techniquesLaboratories working on biochemical processes, enzyme studies
Employer & IndustryResearch institutes, biotech companies, universitiesResearch labs, pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in protein-focused researchExploring broader biochemical research internships

Both roles involve laboratory work in biological sciences, with Protein Research Interns focusing specifically on proteins, while Biochemistry Interns may work on a wider range of biochemical processes. The roles often overlap in skills and environment, but Protein Research Interns have a more specialized focus on protein analysis and structure.

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Infographic showing various Protein Research Intern job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% Internship, 26% Full Time, and 63% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,274 per year, or $37.2 per hour.

Research Intern (Protein Preservation/Hydrogel)

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

Marlborough, MA • On-site

$30/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Onsite Internship in Marlborough, MA.
3+ months with potential to extend to a maximum of 12 months.
As a Research Intern, you will play a key role in developing and testing innovative strategies for the cryopreservation of therapeutic proteins. You will be expected to design and execute experiments systematically, analyze data, and report findings weekly. This position offers a unique opportunity to translate a small-scale preservation system into a larger format suitable for use in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. You will collaborate with internal experts in biomaterials, protein chemistry and engineering to explore various topics required to assess feasibility including formulation, process, equipment, and economics.
This hands-on position provides a unique opportunity to work at the interface of biomaterials science and protein biopharmaceuticals, contributing to cutting-edge research in biopharmaceutical storage and delivery. You will gain practical experience in material stabilization techniques, protein analytics, and scale-up methodologies. Your work will have a real-world impact, helping to advance next-generation solutions for protein stabilization and transport.

What You Will Accomplish Together With Us:

  • Development & testing of biomaterial-based protein stabilization platforms
  • Characterize platform formulations under different environmental and mechanical stress conditions
  • Assess formulation performance using a range of analytical techniques to verify efficacy and consistency
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to scale up these lab-scale formulations for potential application in large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing

What Will Convince Us:

  • Currently pursuing M.S. in Biomaterials Science, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biophysics, or a related field, or in a PHD program
  • Hands-on experience with biomaterials systems in an academic or industry setting
  • Experience with protein characterization techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, light scattering)
  • Familiarity with protein stabilization & aggregation mechanisms from lab experience in biomaterials, formulation science, or pharmaceutical research
  • Ability to systematically design experiments, collect data, and present findings in technical reports

We Value:

  • Collaborative mindset - ability to work with interdisciplinary teams (scientists & engineers)
  • Curiosity and problem-solving ability - excited about innovative approaches to biomaterials and protein science
  • Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as "Coaching", "Agile Working" and a "Businesswomen's Network"
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Compensation: $30 per hour.

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

www.sartorius.com/career

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
www.sartorius.com/careers