Biotechnology Intern

INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING AND RESEARCH•Danville, VA

6d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Interested in microbiology, molecular biology, and the science behind how bacteria help plants thrive? Join the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) for a hands‑on summer internship within our Biotechnology division. This internship offers practical laboratory experience while supporting real-world research on plant‑associated bacteria and their genetic mechanisms that influence plant growth and health.

Requirements

To be considered for the 2026 IALR Internship Program, applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria:
Be a high school graduate (may be graduating Spring 2026) with plans to attend college in Fall 2026
Be a current undergraduate or graduate student
Be a recent college graduate (within the past 12 months)
All applicants must submit ONE letter of recommendation as part of the application process.
The letter will be reviewed in addition to application responses.
The letter must be received by March 20, 2026.
The letter must include:
The reference’s relationship to the applicant
Length of time the reference has known the applicant
Comments on the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the internship
Any concerns that may prevent successful completion of the internship
Interns must complete a total of 224 hours by August 10, 2026
The internship is designed as an 8-week program served in consecutive weeks
Interns are permitted ONE unpaid week off during the program
Except for this one week, interns are expected to work continuously