Biosciences and Biotechnology Division Undergraduate Student Intern - Summer 2024
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Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people talents ideas experiences and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratorys mission.
Pay Range
$21.40 - $29.00 Hourly
This position is under a step structure. Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.
Job Description
We have multiple openings for undergraduates to engage in practical research to further their educational goals. Opportunities include both computational and experimental research on problems associated with bioenergy microbial communities biodefense and innate immunity.These positions are in thePhysical and Life Sciences Directorate Biosciences & Biotechnology Division.
In this role you will
Work with biologists biochemists and computational scientists engaged in research on specific projects.
Participate in research in assigned area under close supervision.
Gather and analyze data and perform literature searches in support of scientific research.
Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in biochemistry biophysics computational biology or a related field.
Ability to apply basic scientific principles to solve technical problems.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with MS Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Additional Information
Qualifications we desire
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
Selected applicants will be required to provide transcripts.
None required.However if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
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