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Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · 4 weeks ago

USDA-ARS Molecular Biology and Toxicology Fellowship

Parlier, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$40K/yr - $64K/yr

Start in 2026 Winter

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a research fellowship opportunity with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service. The role involves hands-on experience in developing management strategies for insect pests through various molecular and toxicological techniques, contributing to significant agricultural research.

Government Administration

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience and develop advanced skills while working closely with the Research Entomologist throughout all phases of the research process

Learn and perform a range of techniques, such as nucleic acid extraction, quantitative polymerase chain reaction, insect nanoinjections, and toxicological bioassays, using specialized equipment

Explore experimental approaches, adapt existing methodologies, and develop new molecular and toxicological techniques tailored to the needs of the research project

Maintain, calibrate, and modify equipment and automated systems critical to test and evaluation procedures

Engage with nonstandard tests and assays, expanding knowledge by adapting methods from published literature

Through meticulous record-keeping, data tabulation, statistical analysis, and summarization using computer software, gain practical experience in managing and interpreting experimental data