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're looking for a rewarding research experience, this Biosciences intern 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.

On any given day, you may work with a mentor getting hands-on experience that may include:

* Microbial cell culture (mostly yeast and fungi), sample collection, and phenotyping

* DNA and RNA and extraction

* Molecular biology assays

* Flow cytometry

* Synthetic biology

* Analyzing and presenting experimental data to the team

Salary Range

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure 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. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here.

Qualifications We Require

You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:

* 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

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America, Sandia will not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Note:

If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.

Qualifications We Desire

* Ability to present technical information and effectively collaborate 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

* Pursuing a major in biology, molecular biology, or other relevant field

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team

The Applied Biosciences and Engineering group applies biological technologies towards important challenges in biotechnology, bioengineering, bioresources and environmental security, systems biology, biomaterials, and biomanufacturing and is supported by seven departments with these thrusts.

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

* Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

* Extraordinary co-workers

* Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

* Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

* Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

* Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
* World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

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