Summer Chemistry Research Intern — Lab & Data Analysis

Libris Innovations; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) in Indiana is offering a Summer Internship Program for motivated undergraduates or graduates. The program runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, with a total stipend of $9,650 disbursed bi-weekly.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment, assisting with experiments, literature reviews, and data analysis. Applicants should be enrolled in or recently graduated from an Indiana university, with a biology/chemistry background

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Graduate studies interest

Bio/Chem knowledge

Excel

R

Python

Statistical tools

Education

Indiana university undergraduate/graduate student status or Indiana high school graduate

Degree in biology or chemistry

Tools

Excel

R

Python

Statistical tools

Job description

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) in Indiana is offering a Summer Internship Program for motivated undergraduates or graduates. The program runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, with a total stipend of $9,650 disbursed bi-weekly.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment, assisting with experiments, literature reviews, and data analysis. Applicants should be enrolled in or recently graduated from an Indiana university, with a biology/chemistry background