Biosciences and Biotechnology Division Undergraduate Student Intern - Summer 2025
Biosciences and Biotechnology Division Undergraduate Student Intern - Summer 2025
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Job Description
We have multiple openings for undergraduates to engage in practical research to further their educational goals. Opportunities include both computational and experimental research on problems associated with bioenergy microbial communities biodefense and innate immunity. These positions are in the Physical and Life Sciences Directorate Biosciences & Biotechnology Division.
You will
- Work with biologists biochemists and computational scientists engaged in research on specific projects.
- Participate in research in assigned area under close supervision.
- Gather and analyze data and perform literature searches in support of scientific research.
- Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
- Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in biochemistry biophysics computational biology or a related field.
- Ability to apply basic scientific principles to solve technical problems.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
- Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with MS Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Qualifications We Desire
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
Additional Information :
Selected applicants will be required to provide transcripts.
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- Holiday Pay
- Sick leave accrual
- Individual 401(k) contributions
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National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 3112 generally prohibits citizens of China Russia Iran and North Korea without dual US citizenship or legal permanent residence from accessing specific nonpublic areas of national security or nuclear weapons facilities. The restrictions of NDAA Section 3112 apply to this position. To be qualified for this position Candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112.
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External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a postoffer preemployment drug test. This includes testing for use of as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
