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Allen Institute · 15 hours ago

Summer Intern – Immunology: Human Antigen-Specific T Cell AIM Assay Development

Seattle, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

The Allen Institute is dedicated to understanding the principles that govern life and advancing health through innovative research. They are seeking a summer intern to contribute to the development of a human antigen-specific T cell Activation-Induced Marker assay, focusing on flow cytometry and cellular immunology techniques.

Neuroscience

No H1B

Responsibilities

Learn how to safely handle and culture human blood cells (PBMC) in a BSL2 laboratory; complete Allen Institute Biosafety and general laboratory practice training module

Cellular immunology techniques: Thaw, count, culture, and activate primary human PBMCs

Flow cytometry: Learn how to operate a Beckman CytoFlex LX spectral flow cytometer, analyze and process data through FlowJo or CellEngine software

MSD multiplex cytokine assays: Learn how to set up and analyze quantitative multiplex cytokine assays using MSD, ECL technology platform

Assay design and protocol optimization: Adjust conditions for cell resting and stimulation to ensure robust, reproducible results

Scientific research methods: Engage with literature and established methods to inform project design and execution

Qualification

Flow cytometryCell culture techniquesAssay designImmunology knowledgeMSD multiplex assaysMicrosoft OfficeLiterature review

Required

Must be enrolled in, or a 2026 graduate of an accredited associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree program

Must be able to start on June 1st, June 15th, or June 29th, 2026 and commit to the full 10-week program

Must be eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship

Must be 18 years of age or older

Interest in, and basic understanding of immunology

Basic Microsoft computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Interns will accrue paid sick days

Receive a free Seattle transportation card (ORCA Business Passport)

Travel and/or housing stipend available to qualifying interns

Company

Allen Institute

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The Allen Institute is dedicated to answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience and accelerating research worldwide.

Founded in 2003

Seattle, Washington, USA

501-1000 employees

https://alleninstitute.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Rui Costa

President and CEO

Andy Hickl

Chief Technology Officer

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