Summer Intern: Pediatric Oncology Translational Research Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Summer Intern for its Pediatric Oncology Translational Research Labs in Hershey, PA. You will gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge pediatric cancer research, learning basic lab techniques, drug testing, western blotting, and cell viability assays, while shadowing in clinics and attending rounds.

You will work with a collaborative team, prepare equipment, document procedures, present your project after about 8 weeks, and develop communication and

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student pursuing biology/related field.
• Completed at least one year of biology coursework.
• Strong interest in science and willingness to learn basic lab techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full-time summer internship for 6–8 weeks in summer 2026; exact dates discussed at interview.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• In-person in Hershey, PA starting May 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist lab personnel with pediatric oncology experiments.
• Prepare and maintain lab equipment and supplies.
• Perform basic lab techniques under supervision (e.g., Western blots, cell viability).
• Document procedures, results, and data accurately.
• Attend lab meetings and seminars to expand knowledge in pediatric oncology.
• Present your research project at the end of the 8+ week internship.

Skills

Lab techniques

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

GPA 3.0

Education

Undergraduate student in biology/related field

Tools

Western blotting

Cell viability assays

Pipetting

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Summer Intern for its Pediatric Oncology Translational Research Labs in Hershey, PA. You will gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge pediatric cancer research, learning basic lab techniques, drug testing, western blotting, and cell viability assays, while shadowing in clinics and attending rounds.

You will work with a collaborative team, prepare equipment, document procedures, present your project after about 8 weeks, and develop communication and