About the role#
The Bioscience Division is looking for a motivated student to join our team for a one-year appointment, with the possibility of a second-year extension. You will work in a research environment that values creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role is full-time and based on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
What you'll do#
- Express and purify proteins using E. coli and mammalian cell cultures like HEK293 and CHO cells.
- Operate automated chromatography platforms.
- Perform protein crystallization and structure solution tasks.
- Apply basic laboratory techniques including sterile technique, centrifugation, and electrophoresis.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor's degree in a STEM field obtained at the time of hire or within the past three years.
- Basic experimental lab experience in protein chemistry or structural biology.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and manage time to complete tasks.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Quantitative skills and knowledge of methods to characterize macromolecules.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn new computational and laboratory skills.
- Basic knowledge of UNIX and Python programming.
- Attention to detail and the ability to produce quality work.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- This is a paid internship.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
About Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a research institution based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Founded in 1943, the organization focuses on strategic science to support national security. Its workforce of over 13,000 people conducts research in fields such as supercomputing, nanotechnology, space exploration, and geophysics. The laboratory operates as a government agency.
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