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National Laboratory of the Rockies · 2 weeks ago

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

Golden, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$39K/yr - $63K/yr

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NREL) is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. They are seeking a post-undergraduate intern to support research and development activities focused on the valorization of critical metals from various feedstocks using engineered proteins and bacteria.

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 purificationLiquid handling robotsBiochemical assaysPython 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