Post Undergraduate/Graduate; Year-Round Intern - Molecular Biology
Job in
Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, 80403, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate, Data Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting Title
Post Undergraduate/Graduate (Year-Round) Intern - Molecular Biology
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Location
CO - Golden
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Position Type
Intern (Fixed Term)
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Hours Per Week
40
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Working at NLR
NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.
Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions.
Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.
At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
Job Description
The RRES Center at NLR has an opening for a full-time post undergraduate/graduate internship within the Synthetic Biology and Bioconversion group.
Responsibilities for this intern will focus on metabolic engineering and synthetic biology to generate, screen, and optimize engineered bacterial strains for production of renewable fuels and chemicals from various biomass-derived intermediates. In collaboration with postdoctoral researchers and research scientists, the intern will engineer strains to validate physiological hypotheses generated by predictive models and/or genome-scale library screens.
In addition, the successful candidate will have the following:
* Excellent organizational skills, including contemporary laboratory notebook documentation
* Attention to detail
* Proficient communication skills, including the ability to succinctly communicate scientific findings to peers
* Critical thinking skills, including the ability to formulate hypotheses and interpret results
* Ability to maintain a clean lab space with utmost attention to safety
* Demonstrated ability to work safely with minimal supervision
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Basic Qualifications
Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
Undergraduate:
Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor's degree program from an accredited institution.
Post Undergraduate:
Earned a bachelor's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.
Graduate:
Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master's degree program from an accredited institution.
Post Graduate:
Earned a master's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.
Graduate + PhD:
Completed master's degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution.
Please Note:
* Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process.
* If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional
Required Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience in molecular biology, including DNA cloning and transformation.
* Demonstrated experience in microbiology, including sterile techniques.
* Experience with computational data analysis, e.g., skills in Python or R.
Preferred Qualifications
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Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: / Annual Salary Range: $39,600 - $63,400
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