Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year Round - Biosecurity and Bioassurance, Onsite

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking an Intern - Bioscience, R&D Undergraduate Year Round to join our team. If you are looking for a rewarding research experience, this position may be a great fit. We are looking for a highly motivated undergraduate student excited to join a multidisciplinary team of scientists to learn and conduct R&D research. In this position you will learn laboratory skills and obtain hands‑on experience performing cutting‑edge scientific research.

You will work under the mentorship of Sandia technical staff members who will help guide your success. Your project will use state‑of‑the‑art technology for engineering and characterization of cellular properties.

• Microbial cell culture (mostly yeast and fungi), sample collection, and phenotyping
• DNA and RNA extraction
• Molecular biology assays
• Flow cytometry
• Synthetic biology
• Analyzing and presenting experimental data to the team

Interns earn competitive pay rates. Pay is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. The Intern Pay Rate chart is available.

• Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited undergraduate program
• Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no work authorization sponsorship

• Ability to present technical information and collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Experience with laboratory work (preparing buffers and solutions, aseptic technique, molecular biology techniques, cell culture, etc.)
• Communication skills combined with the ability to organize and present scientific results
• Completion of entry‑level courses in biology and chemistry
• Major in biology, molecular biology, or other relevant field

This position does not currently require a Department of Energy security clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law.