Unpaid Research Intern - School Credit Only - Temporary

About the role#

The Talbot Lab in the Basic Sciences Division is seeking an undergraduate intern to support research on neuro-immunology and host-microbiota interactions in infectious diseases. This role provides an introduction to a laboratory environment, focusing on how neurons regulate intestinal immunity. The position is unpaid and requires the student to receive academic credit from their institution.

What you'll do#

• Work under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior laboratory personnel.
• Assist mentors with performing and analyzing experiments.
• Develop practical lab skills, including immune cell isolation, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, image analysis, animal dissection, and microbiology techniques.
• Learn to evaluate scientific articles and apply the scientific method.
• Commit up to 19 hours per week for a duration of 6 months.

What you'll need#

• Status as a motivated undergraduate student interested in research.
• Coursework or laboratory experience in biology.
• Experience in mathematics or statistics for data analysis.
• Knowledge of chemistry to support wet lab research.
• Written confirmation from an academic advisor verifying eligibility for school credits.

Location & details#

• Location: Seattle, Washington.
• Work Modality: Fully on-site.
• Terms: Summer 2026 or Fall 2026.
• Compensation: This is an unpaid internship position.