Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

As an Intern, you will have a chance to learn new experimental protocols and techniques; gain experience in designing and executing experiments; and analyze the data they produce. You will also participate in journal clubs, weekly seminars and project discussions in group meetings. Moreover, you will have an opportunity to interact with other interns during social outings.

The Scientific Summer Internship Program in Cambridge (June -August) is a paid, 40-hour per week program for students enrolled at an accredited U.S. university. Interns work on their own project under the guidance of a NIBR scientist. NIBR's research covers many disease, science, and technology areas which allow us to closely match your specific interests with one of our labs.

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their sophomore year in college or university but not have graduated from a Master's degree program prior to the start of the internship. Ph.D. and M.D. students are not eligible for this program. Applicants must attend university in U.S. state or territory and be eligible to work in the United States.

Application Deadline: January 6th, 2012
Applications received after the deadline may be considered as additional positions become available through March 2012. Early application is encouraged as space is limited.

Pay: Competitive hourly rates will be based on the year of school completed.

Housing and Travel: Multiple options are available for students traveling from out of state. In addition to our competitive hourly pay rates, financial support for housing and travel will be available based on the Company's non-discriminatory assessment of the applicant's financial need.

Inclusion of the broadest slate of talent is very important to us.
NIBR is committed to providing transformative opportunities to students from unique cultural, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds who will benefit from such an experience. This includes, among others, talented individuals who are currently underserved in the sciences, for example, first generation college students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and individuals with learning differences.

Application Process:
Step 1) Combine your cover letter and resume into one document. The cover letter must include all of the following information:

1. Your scientific area(s) of interest
2. Specific laboratory experience and known techniques (if not on your resume)
3. Indicate your last completed year of schooling and relevant completed coursework and lab classes as of June 2012 
4. GPA
5. Contact information for professional or academic references
6. Essay (300-500 words) describing how the NIBR Internship Program will be a formative experience and/or a catalyst for your career.

Step 2) Apply to specific job openings by clicking on the links below.

Biology, Biochemistry, Biostatistics

Computational Science

Chemistry

Step 3) Fill out the 2012 NIBR Scientific Internship Supplementary Application at the link below. For those interested in financial assistance with travel and housing, please gather your 2011/2012 financial aid statement before proceeding to the supplemental app.

2012 NIBR Scientific Internship Supplementary Application

Please note: Successful applicants will be notified as on a rolling basis in February and March. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to directly notify candidates who have not been selected.

Questions on the Cambridge program?
Please contact us at future.talent@novartis.com

Novartis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability.