Biohub · 15 hours ago
Research Associate Intern
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$26.28/hr - $26.28/hr
Start in 2026 SummerBiohub is leading the new era of AI-powered biology to cure or prevent disease through its medical research organization. The role involves immersing undergraduate-level students in real-world science, providing them with technical experience and the opportunity to work on various research projects under mentorship.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyGenetics
Responsibilities
Support hydrogel microneedle array fabrication through polymer synthesis, PDMS mold production, and iterative soft-lithography workflows
Help build and maintain tissue-level explant burn injury models, executing controlled injury protocols and assessing post-injury structural, histological, and molecular responses
Support proteomics, metabolomics, and imaging MS pipelines, including sample preparation, instrument operation, QC, and contribution to focused analytical projects that serve multiple Biohub initiatives
Assist with developing and testing in vitro tissue or disease models, performing routine wet-lab experiments, maintaining lab records, and supporting active biological research projects
Support CRISPR-based validation studies in disease-relevant model systems, contributing to follow-up assays, phenotypic characterization, and reproducible data generation
Assist with functionalization, testing, and integration of electrochemical biosensors for real-time biomarker monitoring, contributing to benchtop validation and prototype development
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a BS in biology, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, chemistry, materials science, physics, or a related field
Prior laboratory or research experience through coursework, academic projects, or internships
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow and document experimental protocols
Comfort working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Must be a current undergraduate student (enrolled full time at a college or university both Spring 2026 AND Fall 2026 terms)
Must be able to commit to the 10-week Summer Internship Program June 15, 2026, to August 21, 2026
Must be able to be on-site at the Biohub in Chicago for the duration of the program
Preferred
Experience with tissue culture, biomaterials, microfabrication, or wet-lab workflows
Familiarity with mass spectrometry, molecular biology, or analytical techniques
Interest in translational research, platform development, or experimental systems
Experience working with data analysis or scripting tools (e.g., Python, R)
Benefits
Hands-on, one-of-a-kind research experience
Invaluable professional relationships and mentorship
Trainings and seminars
Transportation reimbursement of up to $150 per month
Company
Biohub
Our mission is to help scientists cure or prevent all disease.
Founded in 2015
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rafael Gómez-Sjöberg
Chief Technology Officer
Eunitz Beganovic
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