Bio-Techne · 14 hours ago
Molecular Biology Summer Research Intern
Austin, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.80/hr - $23.10/hrBio-Techne is a company focused on enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. They are seeking a Molecular Biology Summer Research Intern to assist with projects related to developing innovative nucleic acid technologies and advancing molecular assays for disease diagnosis and patient treatment.
BiotechnologyGeneticsManufacturingMedicalMedical Device
No H1B
Responsibilities
Asuragen internships offer exposure to cutting-edge, applied scientific research, but they also provide unique experiences that come from working in a scientific business focused on product development and research capabilities
Projects will advance molecular assays that can help diagnose disease and/or inform patient treatments and focus on interrogating biomarkers with precision medicine applications
Each intern is assigned to a project and a scientific mentor; projects may fall within molecular signatures for inherited disease, sensitive variant detection for minimum residual disease, or novel method development. Each project is appropriately scoped to produce 2-4 defined outcomes based on level of expertise within the internship period
Technologies of interest will vary by project, but typically include DNA isolation, preparation, and method developing utilizing some combination of PCR enrichment, long-read Nanopore sequencing, reverse transcription, eukaryotic cell culture, capillary electrophoresis, quantitative or digital PCR. Projects may include working with automated liquid handler robotics, python scripting to automate experimental setup and data interpretation, or ancillary orthogonal method
Diagnostic disease applications span neurogenetics (such as myotonic dystrophy, fragile X and autism spectrum disorder), oncology (liquid and solid tumors), and inherited disease screening (genetic variants associated with cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, hemoglobinopathy, etc.)
Internships span a minimum of 8-10 weeks spanning May-August. Expectations are 40 working hours/week. Options to start early or extend the internship beyond the summer period may be considered based on intern availability, project need, and other resource requirements
Internships include networking opportunities, social events, and workshops. Interns may shadow key functional roles across the company, contribute to conference abstract/poster preparation, and present internally during team meetings, journal clubs, and other opportunities
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing a B.S or M.S degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or similar fields relevant to the internship or a recent graduate
Must have completed (at minimum) the sophomore year of college
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction and able to work full-time during the duration of the internship program
Previous laboratory experience is preferred, particularly experience with molecular techniques such as DNA or RNA isolation, PCR, capillary electrophoresis, and/or sequencing (short- or long-read next-generation sequencing)
Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication are essential in this collaborative work environment
Eagerness to work independently towards experimental planning, prioritization, execution, data review, and troubleshooting within a nimble, fast-paced project team advancing product development goals within project deadlines
Must be able to manage multiple tasks and maintain a sense of urgency to advance project
Proficiency with routine communication, data analysis, management, and presentation tools including Microsoft suite of business tools (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, and PowerPoint) is expected
Problem-solving, personable, credible, accountable, adaptable, high emotional intelligence
Preferred
Exposure to data analysis platforms such as R, Python, JMP to analyze large scale data are ideal but not expected
Benefits
We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
Company
Bio-Techne
Bio-Techne is a supplier of tools for life science research, therapeutic manufacturing, and clinical diagnostics.
Founded in 1981
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1989-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Gary Latham
Chief Technology Officer
Jim Hippel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-02-05
2026-02-04
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