Undergraduate Research Internship - Young Laboratory (Two Openings)

JOB TITLE

Undergraduate Research Internship - Young Laboratory (Two Openings)

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Chemical Engineering - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The undergraduate research internship in the Young Laboratory in the summer of 2024 will involve training in several key methods in modern molecular biology, genetic engineering, and yeast cell culture. The goal of the project you will be working on is to genetically engineer a baker’s yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, to produce chemicals and proteins.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This entails training in skills useful to your future career such as:

• Bacterial cell growth

• Molecular cloning of DNA for integration into the yeast genome

• Yeast cell growth

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

• Cutting edge engineering of materials biosynthesis with synthetic biology

• General laboratory skills such as sterile technique, pipetting, and biosafety

These skills will help the Young Laboratory achieve progress and train you in useful skills that you can translate into future experiences.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with​ diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.