SURE Intern

University of Minnesota; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost housing available

Housing scholarship options

Job summary

The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, invites students to join the SURE Internship program in Austin, MN for May–August 2027. Interns will work under scientists in biomedical labs, gaining hands-on research experience in wet, dry, or mixed environments.

Weekly professional development sessions and a final poster presentation at the Hormel Institute Symposium are included. Housing options are available on a limited basis for eligible participants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing a science or math related undergraduate degree at a two- or four-year college or University.
• 3.0 minimum GPA.
• Previous coursework or lab experiences in Chemistry and/or Biology.
• Community involvement & leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with scientists in biomedical labs on assigned research projects and gain hands-on experience in wet or dry lab environments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing science or math undergraduate degree

Job description

About the Job

POSITION & DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Internshipprogram at The Hormel Institute provides students with theopportunity to work with scientists in their respective labs onbiomedical research projects. Depending on the research laboratory,interns will gain hands‑on experience in a wet or dry lab. Whilethe majority of our research groups are wet labs, we also offeropportunities in dry labs focused on computational biology anddigital health. Students will expand their knowledge whiledeveloping laboratory techniques, computational methods, dataanalysis, and other approaches relevant to their assigned project. To learn more about the research areas happening at The HormelInstitute, please visit https://hi.umn.edu/our-research-areas.

In addition to the research experience, students will participatein weekly professional development training. At the conclusion ofthe summer internship, students will highlight their research by participating in The Hormel Institute Research Symposium. To learnmore about SURE please visit https://hi.umn.edu/sureinternships. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties tothis position as needed. Low-cost housing is available on a limitedbasis.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & BENEFITS

• Program dates: May 2027 - August 2027 (10 weeks)
• Paid internship at $16/hour for 40 hours per week.
• Biomedical research experience in a wet lab, dry lab, or combinedresearch environment under the guidance of The Hormel Instituteresearchers. (Note: The majority of host laboratories are wet labs;students are matched with a lab based on their researchinterests.)
• Weekly intern focused professional development engagements.
• Apply foundational coursework knowledge into practice in areal-world research laboratory setting.
• Bolster scientific communication skills by developing a researchposter and presenting results at The Hormel InstituteSymposium.
• Scholarship applications are available to selected interns forhousing as needed during the program dates

SELECTION

The position will remain open until February 1, 2027. Offer letterswill be sent out on a rolling basis starting the last week inFebruary. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Pleaseensure you have uploaded all requested materials listed in the “Howto Apply” section. We highly recommend providing your referenceswith enough time to write a letter, prior to the deadline.Preference is given to applicants entering their Junior or Senioryear of undergraduate studies in the Fall of 2027.

Please ensure that the email you provide with this application isone that you intend to use frequently for program communications. Application status and other communication will happen via theemail address you have supplied. It is imperative that you havereliable access to email.

Work Profile

Profile 1, Office Lab-Based - is expected to work primarily on-sitein the office/lab. Only occasionally and inconsistently workingremotely. Your office will be located at The Hormel Institute inAustin, MN. The Hormel Institute’s management retains the right tomodify flexible work arrangement agreements on a temporary orpermanent basis for any reason at any time.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing a science or math related undergraduate degree at a twoor four-year college or University.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Students entering their Junior or Senior year of undergraduatestudies.
• 3.0 minimum GPA.
• Previous coursework or lab experiences in Chemistry and/orBiology.
• Community involvement & leadership experience.

About the Department

Founded in 1942 by Jay C. Hormel and The Hormel Foundation, TheHormel Institute, University of Minnesota, makes scientificadvancements that enhance wellbeing and extend human life. For morethan 80 years, we have pursued our mission to conduct research andprovide education in the biological sciences with applications inmedicine and agriculture. A part of the University of Minnesota'sResearch and Innovation Office, The Hormel Institute partners withthe region's leading biomedical research facilities, including MayoClinic.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $16.00 per hour ; depending oneducation/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Officeof Student Health Benefits website for more informationregarding benefit eligibility.

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student HealthBenefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course creditswithin a given semester. The same applies for UndergraduateStudents, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows andInterns.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversityand inclusion in enriching the employment experience of itsemployees and in supporting the academic mission. The University iscommitted to attracting and retaining employees with varyingidentities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to andopportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment withoutregard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successfulcompletion of a background check. Our presumption is thatprospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminalconvictions do not automatically disqualify finalists fromemployment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among thelargest public research universities in the country, offeringundergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude ofopportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of oneof the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities,students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit fromextensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers,international corporations, government agencies, and arts,nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized byForbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employerfor Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State(2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence &Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-lifeflexibility.