Los Alamos National Laboratory · 22 hours ago
Biology Graduate Student Summer Internship
Los Alamos, NM
Internship
Onsite
InternLos Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Graduate Student for a summer internship in the Bioscience Division. The role involves conducting research in microbial biomanufacturing of petroleum replacements and developing sustainable aviation fuels from cyanobacteria as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Current Graduate Student in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related field
Hands-on experience in a wet-lab setting
Broad knowledge of microbial biomanufacturing and clean energy technologies
Proven ability to work creatively and independently
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills
Must be enrolled (6 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited, degree-granting graduate level program (or international equivalent)
Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Proficiency in handling algae and/or cyanobacteria
Prior experience in microbial co-culturing/community characterization and genetic engineering
Demonstrated leadership and organization skills
Qualification
Required
Current Graduate Student in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related field
Hands-on experience in a wet-lab setting
Broad knowledge of microbial biomanufacturing and clean energy technologies
Proven ability to work creatively and independently
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills
Must be enrolled (6 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited, degree-granting graduate level program (or international equivalent)
Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Preferred
Proficiency in handling algae and/or cyanobacteria
Prior experience in microbial co-culturing/community characterization and genetic engineering
Demonstrated leadership and organization skills
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
Founded in 1943
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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