SURE Intern

The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota; Austin (MN); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota invites undergraduates to join the SURE Internship program in Austin, MN. Participants will work in biomedical labs, gaining hands-on wet lab, dry lab, or computational experience under institute researchers.

The program includes professional development, a research poster, and a symposium presentation. The 10‑week internship runs May 2027–August 2027 with a paid rate of $16/hour for 40 hours per week, and limited housing support may be available if

Job description

The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Internship program at The Hormel Institute provides students with the opportunity to work with scientists in their respective labs on biomedical research projects. Depending on the research laboratory, interns will gain hands‑on experience in a wet or dry lab. While the majority of our research groups are wet labs, we also offer opportunities in dry labs focused on computational biology and digital health. Students will expand their knowledge while developing laboratory techniques, computational methods, data analysis, and other approaches relevant to their assigned project. To learn more about the research areas happening at The Hormel Institute, please visit https://hi.umn.edu/our-research-areas.

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed. Low-cost housing is available on a limited basis.

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 combined research environment under the guidance of The Hormel Institute researchers. (Note: The majority of host laboratories are wet labs; students are matched with a lab based on their research interests.)
• Weekly intern focused professional development engagements.
• Apply foundational coursework knowledge into practice in a real-world research laboratory setting.
• Bolster scientific communication skills by developing a research poster and presenting results at The Hormel Institute Symposium.
• Scholarship applications are available to selected interns for housing as needed during the program dates

SELECTION

The position will remain open until February 1, 2027. Offer letters will be sent out on a rolling basis starting the last week in February. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Preference is given to applicants entering their Junior or Senior year of undergraduate studies in the Fall of 2027.

Work Profile

Profile 1, Office Lab-Based - is expected to work primarily on-site in the office/lab. Only occasionally and inconsistently working remotely. Your office will be located at The Hormel Institute in Austin, MN. The Hormel Institute’s management retains the right to modify flexible work arrangement agreements on a temporary or permanent basis for any reason at any time.