Summer Intern – Research & Development
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Job Location:
Bar Harbor, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Student Intern - Research & Development
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is seeking a motivated Student Intern R&D to join our JMCRS Research & Development (R&D) team. This internship provides hands-on experience within a regulated research environment while supporting initiatives focused on process engineering operational efficiency automation and new product/process development. The intern will work alongside scientists engineers and operational teams to help enhance workflows that directly support JAXs mission of improving human health.
Internship Duration: Late May Early August 2026 (approximately 10-weeks)
Location: Bar Harbor Maine (on-site)
Responsibilities
- Assist with process mapping SIPOC analysis and documentation of JMCRS workflows including activities in the R&D vivarium and other operational areas.
- Collect organize and analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks inefficiencies and opportunities for process improvement.
- Support prototype testing related to automation ergonomic solutions or new process designs.
- Document observations results and recommendations to contribute to feasibility assessments for new or revised processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional groups including R&D Husbandry Operational Excellence (OpEx) Continuous Improvement and Operations.
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Process Engineering or a related STEM field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and process metrics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with basic data analysis tools.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in automation robotics or controls engineering.
- Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour
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About JAX:
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine Connecticut California)Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929 JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease advancing treatments and cures for cancer neurological and immune disorders diabetes aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity integrates basic research with clinical application educates current and future scientists and provides critical data tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information please visit.
EEO Statement:
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race color religion age mental disability physical disability medical condition gender sexual orientation genetic information ancestry marital status national origin veteran status and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Jackson Laboratory's mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
