Lab-Based Molecular Biology Intern: Nucleic Acids & PCR

Promega Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Promega Corporation in Madison, WI invites motivated life sciences undergraduates to join our Scientific Applications Intern program. You will assist with nucleic acid purification, tissue culture maintenance, and experimentally support Promega product development while developing communication skills through reports and lab meetings.

This in-person internship emphasizes hands-on lab work, teamwork, safety, and the opportunity to learn multiple molecular biology techniques under supervision.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a life sciences undergraduate program in biochemistry, molecular biology, or similar.
• Completed two years of course and laboratory work prior to summer 2027.
• Motivated, detail-oriented and able to work in a team.
• Able to communicate scientific information clearly in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Support nucleic acid purification protocols and assess quality of preparations.
• Communicate experimental goals, methods, results and conclusions via reports.
• Maintain clear records of laboratory procedures and results.
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and monitor cell health for experiments.
• Assist with Promega products in applications experiments and share results.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Adaptability to emerging tech

Microsoft Office proficiency

Self-motivation

Education

Life sciences undergraduate program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Promega Corporation in Madison, WI invites motivated life sciences undergraduates to join our Scientific Applications Intern program. You will assist with nucleic acid purification, tissue culture maintenance, and experimentally support Promega product development while developing communication skills through reports and lab meetings.

This in-person internship emphasizes hands-on lab work, teamwork, safety, and the opportunity to learn multiple molecular biology techniques under supervision.