Intern - Center for Molecular Science at SRI International, Harrisonburg

The Biosciences Division at SRI International has openings for Summer Interns in the Center for Macromolecular Bioscience in Harrisonburg, VA.

We seek highly motivated students with interests in biochemistry, chemical biology, cancer biology or a related field. The person should be driven to contribute intellectually in a dynamic team environment and have a desire to participate in therapeutic discovery efforts.

The Intern will be asked to:

• Participate in active research programs in molecular design, drug discovery and delivery, biologic therapies, and cancer biology.  The student will be trained in a wide variety of laboratory techniques such as peptide synthesis and purification, microscopy, flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture, mass spectrometry and routine biochemical techniques.
• Collaborate with scientists from other disciplines (e.g., chemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology, and immunology) in cross-divisional teams.
• Keep a detailed laboratory notebook and to present 1-2 seminars summarizing their progress to the group. Student associates will write and submit a final report on their project and its significance.
• Complete necessary training classes and maintain a safe working environment.
• Learn and abide by SRI’s intellectual property guidelines.

Qualifications

• We encourage applicants with strong laboratory or independent research experience and a broad understanding of the latest in biomedical sciences.
• Course curricula should include general/organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, biotechnology, and/or immunology.
• Laboratory experience in biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology is required.
• The successful applicant must be working toward completion of a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering or a similar discipline.
• Experience with mammalian tissue culture, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, protein biochemistry, protein expression and purification, and receptor or enzyme activity assays is preferred but not required.
• Experience in chemical synthesis and analytical techniques is beneficial.

Post-offer, pre-laboratory physical examination may be required.

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Biomedical Summer Research Internship for Minority Students at Marshall University

The SRIMS program includes nine weeks of graduate-level research in the field of biomedical sciences. Participants receive formal research training while expanding their learning experience through workshops, seminars on current topics, mentoring and use of state-of-the-art core facilities.

General Guidelines and Eligibility
Each year, applications from undergraduate and underrepresented minority students who have not graduated by August of the program year are considered. Also, students are required to present their research at the WV Summer Research Symposium the last week of the program and should note this as they commit to the program. A stipend of $3,000 will be provided to each participant for the nine-week experience. Participants will receive free room and board, as well as assistance with travel.

Research Placements – Mentor Directory 2017
Faculty mentors will provide projects that will introduce students to contemporary research
in fields of biomedical science, including: cell and molecular biology, cancer biology, cardiovascular disease, immunology, neuroscience, toxicology, reproductive biology, infectious disease, genetic research, diabetes, obesity research, and nanotechnology.

On the application, you will be asked to review the mentor directory, list your top three mentor choices in order of preference (#1 being your top choice) and why their topics are of interest to you. Your choices will serve as a guide for a mentor to be assigned. The directory of mentors and their research projects can be accessed in the Mentor Directory 2017.

Application Checklist
To be considered complete, your application must contain the following:

• Completed online application form (no fee) – If you are unable to complete your application at one time, your content will be saved. A code to return to your saved application will be sent to the email address that you provide on the application. Note that digital signatures are accepted for applicants who choose to email their applications.
• Transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended – Unofficial copies may be uploaded to the online application or scanned and emailed to the address below. Please note: you may be required to provide official copies at a later date.
• Two letters of recommendation from professors of scientific disciplines. Please have them use the form and directions included in the online application. They may scan their form and email (from their institution’s email account) them as attachments to the program at srims@marshall.edu. You may have additional letters submitted, if you wish.
• Written statement addressing interest/experience in biomedical research, career goals, and why you would like to participate in this program (generally 350-700 words). Upload to the online application.
• A résumé should be uploaded to the online application.

Application Deadline
The application and supporting documents are due in the office on or before February 10th, 2017.

Kelly Carothers
Minority Research Internship
Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program
BBSC 301
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755-2195
srims@marshall.edu

Questions? Please visit http://jcesom.marshall.edu/research/srims or email Ms. Carothers at carothers@marshall.edu or call her at 304-696-7279.

Applications will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

• Identification within an underrepresented ethnic minority group in the biomedical sciences (e.g., African American, Alaskan Native, Hispanic American, American Indian/Native American and Native of the U.S. Pacific Islands)
• US Citizenship or valid green card required
• Academic record, particularly in science–related courses
• Laboratory experience
• Career goals and stated interest in biomedical research, including why you would like to participate in the program