Intern Scientific Undergraduate

Requisition ID: 35032

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

Job Summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT) is seeking a motivated undergraduate student for a summer internship within the Cell Therapy Laboratory. This internship provides hands on laboratory experience supporting ongoing research, development, and laboratory operations related to cell culture and cell therapy applications.

The intern will work closely with scientists to perform meaningful laboratory tasks that contribute to team objectives, while developing technical skills in cell biology, aseptic technique, and data documentation. This position is ideal for students interested in biotechnology, biomedical research, or medical careers who are seeking applied industry experience.

Essential Duties

The intern will gain practical experience in mammalian cell culture and related laboratory techniques through structured training and active participation in laboratory work. Responsibilities and training may include:

• Work with adherent and suspension cell lines, including cell handling, seeding, passaging, and maintenance
• Apply and maintain aseptic techniques in a regulated laboratory environment
• Perform routine cell culture tasks in support of laboratory experiments
• Use automated cell counters to measure cell concentration and viability
• Monitor cell growth, metabolism, and health over time
• Evaluate cell morphology and document observations
• Support downstream analytical activities, including sample preparation for fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry analyses
• Assist with reagent preparation, media preparation, and general laboratory upkeep

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Attend cross functional meetings where generated data is relevant for other business functions
• Participate in weekly lab meetings, technical discussions, and training sessions

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program or recently completed bachelor's degree (same year).

Experience

No prior experience required.

Skills

• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Physical Requirements

General Labor Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Additional Physical Requirements

None

Target Pay Range: $33.00 to $33.00 - Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base: 0.0%

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from 5/12/2026. We encourage your prompt application.

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
• Respect – Appreciative of others
• Integrity – Guided by our mission
• Care – Empathetic to patients
• Quality – Committed to excellence
• Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.