Research Intern

The Geneva Foundation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Lab access

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Geneva Foundation in Bethesda, MD seeks a Research Intern to support a preclinical study of a wearable, non-invasive sensor for traumatic brain injury monitoring in rodent models. You will work under the Principal Investigator to perform rodent handling, data collection, and data entry while supporting daily lab operations.

The position is onsite at USU in Bethesda, requiring up to 20 hours per week and a government background check.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience: Prior coursework or exposure to basic laboratory techniques, rodent handling, or biological instrumentation is preferred.
• Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Experimental Support: Assist investigators with rodent handling, habituation, tethering in testing chambers, and data acquisition for non-invasive sensor monitoring.
• Data Management: Assist with data logging, basic data entry, signal synchronization checks, and accurate record-keeping under GCP/GLP guidelines.
• Laboratory Operations: Assist in maintaining consumable lab supply inventory, glass/equipment cleaning, and general bench setup.
• Compliance: Adhere strictly to Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols, DoD research safety standards, and institutional guidelines.
• Administrative Logistics: Manage study documentation, record‑keeping, and communication with study team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Biology / Neuroscience / Biomedical Engineering

Job description

About this Job

We are currently seeking candidates with an interest or background in preclinical neuroscience, bioengineering, or physiological monitoring to support a preclinical research study evaluating a wearable, non-invasive sensor technology for continuous traumatic brain injury monitoring in rodent models. The Research Intern provides hands-on assistance to the Principal Investigator and study team in executing preclinical research experiments, collecting and entering data, and maintaining laboratory operations under direct supervision. Experimental responsibilities center on rodent handling, assisting with sensor monitoring protocols, data logging, and routine bench support. This position is 100% onsite at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, MD. Candidates must be within a commutable distance to the Bethesda/USU campus and able to pass a thorough government background check required for base access. The successful candidate must have the ability to work an intermittent schedule of up to 20 hours per week on site during regular laboratory operational hours.

Salary Range $20.00/HOUR. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience: Prior coursework or exposure to basic laboratory techniques, rodent handling, or biological instrumentation is preferred.
• Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic computer software.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Experimental Support: Assist investigators with rodent handling, habituation, tethering in testing chambers, and data acquisition for non-invasive sensor monitoring.
• Data Management: Assist with data logging, basic data entry, signal synchronization checks, and accurate record-keeping under GCP/GLP guidelines.
• Laboratory Operations: Assist in maintaining consumable lab supply inventory, glass/equipment cleaning, and general bench setup.
• Compliance: Adhere strictly to Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols, DoD research safety standards, and institutional guidelines.
• Administrative Logistics: Manage study documentation, record‑keeping, and communication with study team members.

Employment Details

As a leader in military medical research, at Geneva, our professionals develop critical solutions – and build rewarding careers. Our team of more than 400 employees across the world joins forces with some of the world’s leading researchers and innovators, who are committed to the advancement of military medicine worldwide.

Transforming Military Medicine to Save Lives Worldwide Geneva is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that advances military medicine through research, development, and education as we pursue our purpose to ensure optimal health for service members and the communities they serve.

The Geneva Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes financial rewards that are a significant part of the employee's total rewards compensation package.
• Geneva's highly competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision healthcare, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings account, with employer contribution.
• Coverage is provided for employees and family members including domestic partners.
• Short-and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, Life & ADD insurance, 403b retirement plan with generous employer match, flexible leave options, 11 paid holidays per year, and up to 4 weeks of paid time off in a rolling year.
• Employees may qualify for PSLF as Geneva is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• Full time positions come with all benefits.
• Part time and intermittent positions may vary.