Life Science Internship at Bio-TechneÂ
Bio-Techne is offering a full-time, paid R&D Graduate Internship in Wallingford, Connecticut. This Life Science Internship at Bio-Techne Careers provides graduate students the opportunity to work with a dynamic R&D team to develop cutting-edge immunoassays using the proprietary Simple Plex/Ella microfluidic platform. Interns selected for the Immunology Internship will gain hands-on experience in biomarker detection, assay optimization, and data analysis while contributing to innovative solutions in life sciences and clinical diagnostics.
Internship Details:
- Title: R&D Graduate Intern
- Location: Wallingford, CT
- Remote Type: In-person
- Job Type: Full-time Internship (Summer)
- Job Requisition ID: JR101510
- Pay Rate: $24/hour
- Pay Range: $17.60 – $24.20
- Relocation Assistance: Not provided
- Sponsorship: Not provided
- Program Requirement: Final formal presentation at the end of the internship
About the Company:
Bio-Techne is a global life sciences and clinical diagnostics company dedicated to enabling cutting-edge research and advancing disease treatment and prevention worldwide. Through its portfolio of brands, Bio-Techne provides high-quality research tools, reagents, and diagnostic solutions. The company fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth while empowering scientists to make meaningful discoveries.
Educational Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in a graduate-level degree program in a relevant field
- Undergraduate degree in Life Sciences or a closely related field
- Ability to work full-time during the internship program
Key Responsibilities:
- In this Life Science Internship at Bio-Techne Careers, you should handle and prepare biological samples
- Perform, troubleshoot, and optimize Simple Plex assays on the Ella automated immunoassay system
- Analyze experimental data and determine next steps in this Immunology Internship
- Discuss lab findings and recommend future experiments
- Propose and evaluate innovative ideas
- In this Internship, you should contribute to assay development and optimization on next-generation microfluidic devices
Skills Required:
- Strong understanding of immunoassay principles and antibodies
- Hands-on experience with basic lab techniques (pipetting, sample preparation, lab safety)
- Experience with immunoassays such as ELISA (next-generation platform experience is a plus)
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel required; R, Prism, or statistical software is a plus)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and in a team-driven environment
Benefits of the Life Science Internship:
- Competitive hourly pay ($24/hour)
- Comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet, legal, ID shield)
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
- Mentorship, training programs, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Employee resource groups and volunteer PTO
- Inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work culture
