Regenerative Medicine Undergraduate Student Intern

Bio-Techne • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $17 - $23

About The Position

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide. All internship positions are designed to give college students an opportunity to apply techniques learned in an academic setting while obtaining new skills. This is a paid internship offering full-time hours during the summer months. All interns are required to conclude the program by giving a formal presentation on their work. Please note that no relocation assistance or sponsorship is provided for the internship program at this time. We are looking for an enthusiastic undergraduate junior or senior student to join our Customer Applications – Regenerative Medicine R&D team focused on developing advanced 3D cell culture models including organoids. The intern will focus on showcasing the application of synthetic hydrogel systems in developing from induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) derived organoids, which serve as advanced models for drug testing and personalized medicine. This position provides hands-on experience in stem cell biology, tissue engineering, and biomaterial research, offering exposure to cutting-edge techniques in disease modeling.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the internship
• Must have completed (at minimum) the sophomore year of college.
• Must be able to work full-time during the duration of the internship program.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior or senior in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of cell culture principles and sterile techniques.
• Strong interest in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, or biomaterials.
• Ability to follow detailed protocols and maintain attention to detail.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a collaborative research environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior laboratory experience in cell culture or biomaterials research.
• Familiarity with stem cell biology or organoid systems.
• Exposure to microscopy and image analysis tools.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of organoids derived from iPSCs using synthetic hydrogel platforms.
• Perform routine cell culture tasks, including media preparation and sterile handling.
• Conduct basic imaging and documentation of organoid growth and morphology.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and contribute to data organization.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and optimize protocols.
• Communicate project progress effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams within Bio-Techne, when applicable.
• Present findings to broader Bio-Techne team at the end of the internship program.

Benefits

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern