Chemistry Research Intern: Hands-On Lab & Data

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Job summary

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) invites motivated undergraduate and graduate students to join its Summer Internship Program in Indianapolis. You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment, collaborating with scientists on active projects that advance real-world science.

Program runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, at 35 hours per week, with a stipend of $9,650 paid in bi-weekly installments.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in (or recently graduated from) an Indiana university undergraduate and/or graduate program.
• Degree in biology and/or chemistry.
• Strong interest in scientific research.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Interested in pursuing graduate studies or a career in research or science policy.
• Commitment to the full duration of the internship.
• Familiarity with Excel, R, Python, or statistical tools (preferred).
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and data analysis tools (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with lab experiments, and data collection.
• Review scientific literature and summarize key findings.
• Record results in lab notebooks and digital tools.
• Help analyze data and prepare charts, figures, or summaries.
• Join team meetings, trainings, and scientific discussions.
• Follow lab safety, biosafety, and ethical research practices.

Skills

Strong interest in scientific research

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Pursuing graduate studies or research

Education

Indiana university undergraduate/graduate

Tools

Excel

R

Python

Job description

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) invites motivated undergraduate and graduate students to join its Summer Internship Program in Indianapolis. You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment, collaborating with scientists on active projects that advance real-world science.

Program runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, at 35 hours per week, with a stipend of $9,650 paid in bi-weekly installments.