The Coriell Research Department is proud to offer a part-time, paid internship opportunity for current or recently graduated college students to work alongside world-renowned scientists and researchers and gain insights into careers in science or related areas.
Students will spend time in the laboratory and receive individualized direction from a group of expert mentors; the students will have the chance to learn basic and applied cellular, molecular, and biochemical techniques within one of our research labs; while reporting into a Postdoctoral Researcher or a Lab Technician. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2026. This experience will have a goal to enhance academic credentials and provide the opportunity to develop new areas of interest for interns.
Responsibilities, duties, and projects:
- Achieve a general understanding of the basic principles and goals of the research project
- Under direct supervision, learn and conduct routine laboratory experiments following established procedures, including assays, DNA extraction, tissue culture, protein purification, PCR analysis, and electrophoresis
- Assist in executing research experiments related to the project through materials preparation, proper documentation, and sample collection and processing
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Under supervision, understand general concepts related to using standard research equipment such as microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, and centrifuges
- Prepare and maintain detailed documentation (test plan protocols, reports, specifications, standard operating procedures)
- Perform literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research
- Participate in weekly seminars, lab meetings, and other activities to further knowledge of research and development
- Create a final presentation to share with the team
Desired Majors:
Bachelor’s Degree of Science in one of the following disciplines:
- Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, etc.
Requirements:
- Must be actively enrolled, or recently graduated (May 2025 – Present), from an institute of higher education, in one of the majors listed above, or similar disciplines,
- Must be a NJ resident or attend a NJ college/university
- Must be able to remain employed for a 10 week tenure, 15-20 hours per week.
- Must have reliable transportation to Camden, NJ, where Coriell is located.
Position Classifications:
- Pay Rate: $20.00
- Hours per week: 15-20 hours per week
- Position Length: 10 weeks
- Part-time, Seasonal Unpaid Intern, Not Benefit Eligible
Perks:
- Onsite Gym Access
- Campus Cafeteria (Cooper Hospital)
- Welcome to Company Social Events
- 5-minute walk from Broadway PATCO Stop, access to SEPTA, NJ Transit routes
- Onsite Parking offered
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