Research Assistant - Summer 2026 Internship

Elemental Enzymes • Saint Louis, MO

1d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Elemental Enzymes is looking for a Research Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team that is focused on using analytical and general chemistry techniques to support method development and analysis of biological and chemical products. Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in general chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related major. Students in all years of their program will be considered. Position Duration: Summer 2026 (May-August) working 20-35 hours/ week.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a general chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or related degree program.
• Understanding of general chemistry concepts and methods.
• Exposure to analytical instrumentation (e.g. HPLC, GC, ICP).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to budget time and manage day-to-day research project work, laboratory duties, and other assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a laboratory setting and knowledge of common wet lab equipment (e.g. autoclave, pipettes, centrifuge, spectrophotometer) is preferred, but not required.
• Eagerness to develop, learn, and adopt new methods.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff with experiments using common biochemical assays and techniques (e.g., PCR, gel electrophoresis, enzyme assays, HPLC).
• Assist in the preparation of buffers, reagents, and biological samples.
• Follow standard operating procedures and laboratory protocols.
• Adhere to laboratory safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment.
• Record experimental procedures and results using an electronic lab notebook (ELN) system.
• Perform basic data analysis, prepare figures, and present findings to the research team.
• Interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Additional responsibilities may be added at the discretion of management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees