Research Assistant Intern

Core4ce; Upper Valley Trailer Court (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Core4ce is seeking a Research Assistant Intern to support biomaterials development and characterization in a multidisciplinary lab. The role involves hands-on experiments across biology, chemistry, and materials science under supervision, with opportunities to contribute to emerging projects.

You will gain experience in experimental design, data recording, and data presentation while collaborating with researchers to advance national security-related research objectives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate science degree with biology/chemistry knowledge.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow directions.
• Reliable, self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bacterial culture, metabolite purification, and related assays.
• Perform microscopy, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and protein expression assays.
• Assist in interpreting results and maintain detailed records.
• Communicate research data in written, oral, and visual formats.
• Maintain safety and adhere to lab policies.
• Collaborate with lab personnel.

Skills

Secret clearance

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate science major

Biology and chemistry foundations

Job description

Core4ce

Research Assistant Intern

1449-383

We are seeking a student trainee to support research projects in: biomaterials development and characterization. The successful applicant will join a dynamic laboratory with a broad range of expertise in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, materials science and chemistry. Under supervision, the trainee will design and execute experiments using techniques from these disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Bacterial cell culture and growth, purification of metabolites, synthetic biology, microscopy, protein expression assays, PCR assays, gel electrophoresis, and/or bioinformatics.
• The student will assist in interpreting experimental results and therefore must keep accurate and detailed records of experimental data.
• Communicating research data is very important and the trainee will be expected to do so in written, oral and visual formats.
• It is imperative that the student maintains a safe work environment and follows common laboratory safety policies.
• Productive and professional collaboration with laboratory and other personnel is also expected.

This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Reliable, self-motivated, hard-working, and detail-oriented.
• Undergraduate majoring in a science-related field, including a solid foundation in general biology, molecular biology and chemistry.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow directions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed coursework in microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, and/or genetics is preferred.
• Previous laboratory experience.

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

*Core4ce provides the listed pay range for this position as a general guideline only and not as a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final offers may take into account a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data alignment, any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and other legal requirements.

WPAFB, Ohio, United States

Part-Time

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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