Summer 2026 – Life Sciences Intern

Noblis•Reston, VA

7h•$23 - $38

About The Position

Noblis is seeking a qualified technical intern for Summer 2026 with course work and coding experience for protein design, bioinformatics, and/or metabolic flux modeling experiments. The candidate will work with a small team of Noblis scientists to advance synthetic biology research and molecular/chemical/metal ion detection. This role is to support several cutting edge Noblis Sponsored Research (NSR) projects. The ideal candidate is motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, has a positive attitude and a passion for applied research.

Requirements

A GPA of 3.3 or higher
U.S. Citizenship
Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, bioinformatics, or similar domain with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028
Effective verbal and written communication skills
A high degree of ethical and scientific standards

Nice To Haves

Coding, protein modeling, and bioinformatics experience is a plus
Familiarity with BSL-2 safety procedures is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform protein, cell co-culture, and nucleic acid modeling experiments.
Set up, execute, and analyze protein, cell co-culture, and nucleic acid modeling experiments in Noblis’s HPC and locally
Collaborate with the laboratory team design experiments to test protein models
Meet at least weekly with the team to outline, monitor, and close a summer project.
Present results to Noblis scientists for discussion and analysis.
Prepare a final report and oral presentation.
Stay abreast of the scientific literature on project-related topics.
Work autonomously and in a team environment with a positive collegial attitude.