Biology Internship at Johns Hopkins APL, USA | Apply Online & Earn Upto $47.95 /hr
How do biological research, environmental samples and epidemiology help address national security challenges? This APL biology internship at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory offers students the opportunity to investigate these connections. During summer 2027, interns will support research through laboratory or field experiments, data analysis and the development of analytical tools.
- Position: 2027 Internship – Applied Biological Sciences
- Location: Laurel, Maryland, USA
- Sector: Asymmetric Operations Sector
- Job reference: 60594
About The Organisation
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory addresses challenges in defense, security, space and science. Located in the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area, APL brings together researchers and technical specialists to conduct research and develop technologies in a collaborative environment.
Biology Internship: Research Overview
The intern will learn biological and aerosol laboratory techniques, analytical methods and the operation of scientific instruments. Research topics may include environmental effects on biological organisms, genomic sequencing, metagenomic analysis of complex environmental samples and analytical tool development.
The placement offers opportunities to contribute to experimental design, conduct experiments and communicate scientific findings.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and apply biological or aerosol laboratory and analytical techniques.
- Operate analytical instruments and support experimentation.
- Contribute to experimental planning and laboratory or field studies.
- Analyse research data and present results.
- Support projects involving environmental biology, genomics, metagenomics or analytical tools.
APL Biology Internship Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioaerosol Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Genetics, Environmental Sciences, Epidemiology or a similar discipline.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrate analytical thinking and creative problem-solving.
- Have a general understanding of relevant biological or public health subjects and some awareness of laboratory equipment and methods.
- Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status, as required for access to APL facilities and networks, subject to applicable laws.
Preferred Skills and Experience
The following would strengthen an application:
- Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, Java or R.
- Technical experience in materials science, genetic engineering, aerosol science, microbiology or cell culture.
- Knowledge of bioinformatics, pipeline development and omics analysis.
- Experience with disease models, epidemiologic analysis, large datasets or observational study design.
APL Biology Internship Compensation and Development
The posted hourly pay range is $22.60–$47.95. Actual compensation depends on factors including education, skills, experience and internal pay considerations.
The APL biology internship provides practical research experience alongside scientific and technical colleagues. APL describes benefits for eligible staff; applicants should confirm which benefits apply to this internship.
Application Details
- Program period: Summer 2027; exact dates and duration are not specified.
- Location: Laurel, Maryland.
- Attendance: Onsite; telework is unavailable.
- Application review: Rolling basis.
- Citizenship requirement: U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Vacancy reference: 60594.
For students interested in applying biology to practical technical challenges, this APL biology internship offers experience spanning experiments, scientific instruments and data interpretation. Bring your curiosity and problem-solving skills to research that connects biological science with national security needs.
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