Research Summer Intern Protein

Zymo Research Corporation • Tustin, CA

3d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Zymo Research is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Protein Team as a Research Intern! This is an exciting opportunity to explore the impact of cutting-edge methods, technologies, and applications in molecular biology, biochemistry and recombinant protein design, expression, purification and characterization.

In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently executing experiments, compiling data, and communicating research findings. You will be mentored by a senior team member to support and effectively guide your contributions to research project objectives.

The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated learner, an effective team player, and possess a strong interest in learning about molecular biology and experimental design. The successful candidate should also be detail-oriented and have experience in basic molecular biology laboratory techniques.

If you are passionate about helping people in advancing science and working with talented teams in a fast-growing company, we want you! This position is a part-time summer internship (maximum of 29 hours per week).

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field.
• Experience performing molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology techniques, including primer design, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, DNA/RNA/protein purification etc.
• Experience with microbial cell culture techniques, including media preparation, culturing and protein expression optimization.
• A proven track record of designing, executing, analyzing, documenting, and troubleshooting laboratory experiments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct scientific experiments to support product development and process optimization.
• Develop, optimize, and perform functional assays.
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize experimental data.
• Document experimental results and write SOPs for various processes.
• Present results and provide updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with other researchers and cross-functional team members.
• Record and analyze results and regularly present findings and progress to the research team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern