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UAB NOVA RENT

SCIENTIST III

Birmingham, AL · On-site

Active research areas include protein and antibody design, novel AI approaches to molecular ... Excellent office, programming, and communication skills are essential. SPARC offers GPU/HPC ...

UAB

SCIENTIST III

Tampa, FL · On-site

Active research areas include protein and antibody design, novel AI approaches to molecular ... Excellent office, programming, and communication skills are essential. SPARC offers GPU/HPC ...

Bio-Techne

Maintenance Technician

Wallingford, CT

$25.60 - $35.20/hr

This position requires a dynamic individual who can provide engineering support to maintain and ... internship programs, and more. * We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off ...

Bio-Techne

Maintenance Technician

Wallingford, CT · On-site

$25.60 - $35.20/hr

This position requires a dynamic individual who can provide engineering support to maintain and ... internship programs, and more. * We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off ...

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How much do protein engineering internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for protein engineering internship in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Protein Engineering Internship position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Protein Engineering Intern, you should have a solid background in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related fields, often supported by ongoing degree coursework and laboratory experience. Familiarity with techniques such as PCR, site-directed mutagenesis, protein purification, and analysis tools like SDS-PAGE and spectrophotometry is highly valued. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills for success in this role. These capabilities ensure accurate experimental results, collaborative progress, and effective contributions to complex research projects.

What is a Protein Engineering Internship job?

A Protein Engineering Internship is a temporary position where interns work on designing, optimizing, and characterizing proteins for applications in fields like biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and synthetic biology. Interns typically gain hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, computational modeling, and laboratory experiments. They may assist in tasks such as mutagenesis, expression, purification, and functional analysis of proteins. This role provides valuable exposure to research and development in academic or industry settings.

What types of projects or responsibilities can I expect during a Protein Engineering Internship?

As a Protein Engineering Intern, you can expect to be involved in hands-on laboratory work, such as designing, expressing, and purifying mutant proteins, as well as analyzing their structure and function. You may participate in regular research meetings, collaborate closely with experienced scientists, and contribute to troubleshooting experiments or interpreting data. Interns are often given specific project components or independent tasks, allowing them to gain practical experience and develop problem-solving skills. This exposure helps interns build a strong foundation for future roles in biotechnology or graduate-level research.

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Infographic showing various Protein Engineering Internship job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Undergraduate Summer Research Intern

Penn State University

Hershey, PA • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

Posted 17 days ago

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Penn State College of Medicine Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine is seeking applicants for two part-time Undergraduate Summer Interns. (approximately 20-30 hours/week).
  • Position A - Assists a research associate in preparing recombinant proteins for structural and functional studies of autophagy-related proteins.
  • Position B - Works with an investigator to explore emerging AI-based approaches for computational analysis of NMR data.

These roles provide essential support to ongoing biomedical research, directly contributing to discoveries in autophagy and computational structural biology. Undergraduate researchers gain hands-on experience that advances both their professional development and the lab's scientific goals.
Position Description
Position A - Protein Chemistry
Protein expression - Assist in transforming, culturing, and inducing bacterial or insect cell lines for recombinant protein production. Protein purification - Perform affinity, ion exchange, or size-exclusion chromatography under supervision. Run SDS-PAGE gels to verify protein purity and integrity. Laboratory recordkeeping - Maintain a detailed lab notebook. Collaborative troubleshooting - Work with the research associate to optimize expression conditions or purification yields as needed.
Position B - AI/NMR Data Analysis
Script development - Write or modify Python scripts to preprocess and analyze NMR spectral data. AI model testing - Assist in applying machine learning tools to NMR spectral interpretation. Results visualization - Generate plots and summary statistics for lab meetings and progress reports.
Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled undergraduate student (any year) at an accredited institution
  • Completed at least one college-level biology course (with laboratory preferred)
  • Completed at least one college-level programming course or demonstrated equivalent experience (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, or similar), required for position B
  • Ability to commit to on-site work at Penn State College of Medicine for the summer term.

Schedule:
  • 20-30 hours per week

Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $18.00
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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