Summer Intern, Molecular Measurements in Neuroscience

Wayne State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,506 - 81,278; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee medical benefits

Sick time benefits

Retirement plan eligibility

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in San Diego seeks a Summer 2026 intern for the Molecular Measures team. This role involves developing protein measurement assays for neurodegenerative diseases. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in neuroscience or related fields, have strong organizational and teamwork skills, and a curiosity about protein biology. The internship requires 40 hours per week for 10–12 weeks and offers a competitive hourly wage, with eligibility for medical benefits and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree or related experience.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Preferred familiarity with common molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement immunoassays.
• Evaluate assay performance and conduct statistical analyses.
• Troubleshoot molecular biology assays.
• Present experimental plans at project meetings.
• Handle human biological material safely.
• Commit to full-time on-site employment for 10–12 weeks.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Teamwork

Creative problem-solving

Adaptability

Curiosity about protein biology

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related discipline

Completion of introductory biology and chemistry coursework

Job description

A leading healthcare company in San Diego seeks a Summer 2026 intern for the Molecular Measures team. This role involves developing protein measurement assays for neurodegenerative diseases. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in neuroscience or related fields, have strong organizational and teamwork skills, and a curiosity about protein biology. The internship requires 40 hours per week for 10–12 weeks and offers a competitive hourly wage, with eligibility for medical benefits and a retirement plan.