Biology Intern

Description

Job Description:

This is where your legacy begins! The Leidos Biological Innovations Center currently looking for motivated interns to work in our San Diego, California office for Summer 2023. This is a highly dynamic and integrative environment in which talented and creative scientists can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• You will work alongside and under the guidance of experienced scientists and will be part of a fast-paced multidisciplinary team at the forefront of innovation

• Assist in the execution of experiments involving cloning and expression of proteins in mammalian, bacterial, and cell-free systems.

• Assist in the purification of biotherapeutic and countermeasure proteins and the development of assays to characterize protein function.

• The intern will learn/use basic wet lab techniques such as: Western blotting, PCR, plate-based assays, mammalian, and bacterial culturing, cloning/transforming, and others as needed

• Assist in routine lab operations (reagent preparation, etc)

• Document work and be able to communicate findings and reasoning with other team members

Basic Qualifications

• Currently a student in an accredited degree program pursuing a bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or closely related disciplines

• Ability to work 40 hours per week as a member of a cross-functional team

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment

• Great work ethic and an enthusiasm for problem-solving

• Good presentation, writing and communication skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with basic molecular biology laboratory techniques and previous laboratory experience is a plus

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.