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Promega offers a hands-on internship at its Madison site contributing to the development and validation of bioluminescent tools for studying protein dynamics, interactions, and cellular processes. The intern will use cellular and bioanalytical techniques, explore AI applications in data analysis and experimental design, and contribute data to projects nearing commercial launch. The internship lasts approximately three months and begins in May or June 2027.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB OBJECTIVE: Promega is a global leader creating innovative solutions and supporting life scientists in academic, industrial, and government settings. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to the development and validation of new bioluminescent tools for studying protein dynamics, protein interactions, and cellular processes. You will advance your skills in a wide variety of cellular and biochemical techniques including fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, immunoprecipitations, and mass spectrometry as you investigate exciting biological questions. Along the way, you'll also explore how AI can support your data analysis and experimental design. As you gain experience in technology development in an industry setting, your data will contribute directly to projects nearing commercial launch. The internship will take place at Promega's Madison, WI site and will span approximately three months, beginning in May or June 2027. CORE DUTIES: 1. Collaborate as a bench scientist on projects utilizing cellular techniques and bioanalytical techniques such as transfections, fluorescence microscopy, FACS, and mass spectrometry. 2. Work closely with team members to meet project milestones. 3. Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of experimental work in accordance with lab standards. 4. Present findings and progress to the broader team. 5. Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others. 6. Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega's 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work. 7. Understands and complies with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business. KEY QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School diploma or proven work experience that ensures you are ready to be successful in this role. 2. Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field, with at least two years completed prior to summer 2027. 3. Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills. 4. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. 5. Demonstrated proficiency in digital tools and technology, including Microsoft applications and mobile platforms, with the ability to adapt and leverage emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to improve efficiency, automation, and collaboration. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Familiarity with tissue culture techniques. 2. Prior experience with flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and/or... For full info follow application link. Diversity is important at Promega. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/A9A9215FDF574AB2 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,216 open Research Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$147–225K/yr1,481 salary ranges
- US median$34–48/hr48 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 23 open Research Scientist jobs in Wisconsin and 2,216 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- UW-MADISON4 open
- Meta3 open
- PROMEGA CORPORATION (this employer)3 open
- Experience
- Research Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 6 years (1,210 postings).
- Education
- 1,228 of the 2,216 open Research Scientist jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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