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National Laboratory of the Rockies · 1 month ago

Post-Undergraduate (Year-Long) Internship: Molecular Biology and Metabolic Engineering

Golden, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$39K/yr - $63K/yr

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. The role involves supporting research and development activities related to the valorization of critical metals from various feedstocks, focusing on engineered proteins and bacteria to selectively bind and separate metals.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Protein production and purification

Operating liquid handling robots

Performing plate based biochemical assays

Documenting and communicating technical progress for the team

Contribute towards research that will be utilized in peer-reviewed publications

Qualification

Protein productionProtein purificationBiochemical assaysLiquid handling robotsPython programmingOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingCommunication skills

Required

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

The successful candidate will have recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, chemical and biological engineering, bioengineering, biology, chemistry, or a similar field

Demonstrated ability to work safely with minimal supervision in a lab setting

Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage lab documentation effectively

Communicates scientific findings clearly and succinctly to peers

Strong critical thinking to formulate hypotheses and interpret experimental results

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