Optum

Biotechnology Intern

InternshipHybridChennai, Tamil Nadu3 months33K/mo2 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Optum is hiring a Biotechnology Intern in Chennai — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to biotechnology rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As a Biotechnology Intern at Optum, your core focus will be wet-lab…

Skills you'll use

Molecular BiologyCell CulturePCR & ElectrophoresisAssay DevelopmentLab Safety & GLPMicrobiology TechniquesData RecordingInstrument HandlingScientific WritingAttention to Detail

What you'll do

Work on wet-lab experiments, assay execution and result documentation alongside the core team
Apply Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, PCR & Electrophoresis, Assay Development to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.Tech (Biotech)/B.Sc/M.Sc (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry) — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
Working knowledge of Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, PCR & Electrophoresis (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Strong fundamentals in your discipline and clear problem-solving ability
Care with detail and the discipline to document your work
Clear written and verbal communication in English
Based in or willing to work from Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Perks & benefits

Internship CertificateLetter of RecommendationMentorship from a named mentorLive project experienceExposure to professional tools and workflows

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Team-fit / behavioural interview with the team

About Optum

Optum operates in the healthcare technology sector and has an active presence in Chennai. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a distance. The…

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