Research Intern

Cedars-Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated undergraduate or graduate student interested in gaining hands-on laboratory research experience in immunology, molecular biology, and cancer research. This internship is designed to build a strong scientific foundation through mentorship, technical training, and participation in ongoing research projects. Interns will develop laboratory skills, learn experimental design, analyze scientific data, and strengthen their understanding of biomedical research while working alongside experienced research staff.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate student status
• Interest in immunology, molecular biology, and cancer research
• Willingness to gain hands-on laboratory research experience
• Ability to develop laboratory skills
• Ability to learn experimental design
• Ability to analyze scientific data
• Ability to strengthen understanding of biomedical research
• Ability to work alongside experienced research staff
• Demonstrate competency through a laboratory skills assessment
• Ability to partner with an experienced laboratory mentor
• Ability to become familiar with an active research project
• Ability to conduct guided literature reviews
• Ability to begin hands-on training in laboratory techniques
• Ability to continue supporting ongoing research projects
• Ability to develop proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques
• Ability to continue literature review and scientific discussion
• Ability to contribute to laboratory research
• Ability to present research contributions and experimental findings
• Ability to critically review and present a scientific publication
• Ability to compile and analyze experimental data collected during the internship
• Ability to deliver a final presentation
• Ability to lead a second journal club presentation

Nice To Haves

• Gain knowledge and experience in scientific literature review and interpretation
• Gain knowledge and experience in scientific communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Develop laboratory skills
• Learn experimental design
• Analyze scientific data
• Strengthen understanding of biomedical research
• Conduct guided literature reviews
• Prepare and present scientific publications
• Compile and analyze experimental data
• Deliver a final presentation summarizing research contributions, experimental findings, data interpretation, and the broader scientific significance of the work
• Lead journal club presentations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed