Intern, Center for Macromolecular Biology - Full-time / Part-time

The Biosciences Division at SRI International has openings for Student Associates (student internship) in the Center for Macromolecular Bioscience in Harrisonburg, VA. We seek motivated students with interests in biochemistry, chemical biology, molecular and cellular biology, cancer biology or related fields. Students should be able available for a minimum of 10 weeks in the summer with the potential to extend this period. The student should be driven to contribute intellectually to a dynamic team environment and have a desire to participate in therapeutic discovery efforts with an emphasis on developing new platform technologies.

The SRI Harrisonburg site focuses on the development of novel platform technologies that enable cell-specific intracellular delivery of biological cargos. Based on this technology, we are actively pursuing novel therapeutics in oncology, neuroscience, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Opportunities for career advancement and additional job training at SRI are available. Information on current efforts can be found at:

https://www.sri.com/case-studies/intracellular-delivery-now-a-reality-for-many-types-of-therapeutics/

https://www.sri.com/case-studies/targeted-antigen-loaded-liposomes-tall/

https://www.sri.com/announcements/sri-introduces-diacyt-cns-drug-delivery-platform-at-2021-jp-morgan-conference/

The student will be trained in a wide variety of laboratory techniques such as mammalian cell culture, microscopy, flow cytometry, PCR, peptide synthesis and purification, mass spectrometry and routine biochemical techniques.
• Participate in active research programs in drug discovery and delivery, and biologic therapies
• Collaborate with scientists from other disciplines (e.g., chemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology, neuroscience and immunology) in cross-divisional teams.
• Keep a detailed laboratory notebook and present 1-2 seminars summarizing their progress to the group.
• Complete necessary training classes and maintain a safe working environment.
• Learn and abide by SRI's intellectual property guidelines.

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a similar discipline.
• Due to government requirements candidates must be a US Citizen
• Strong laboratory or independent research experience and a broad understanding of the latest advances in biomedical sciences.
• A Post-offer, pre-laboratory physical examination may be required

The salary range is: $15.25-$25/hr. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/.

SRI International, an over 75-year strong pioneering research institute, has a rich history supporting government and industry. Our innovations have created new industries, billions of dollars in market value and lasting benefits to society. SRI is organized around broad disciplines and capabilities, with research and development divisions and labs to groups who excel at identifying new opportunities, developing products and creating custom solutions. Our organization is driven by impact - delivering unique solutions for the world's important challenges and transforming ideas into reality for clients and partners.