- Bureau à Los Angeles
This internship offers a unique, year-long experience designed to build strong scientific foundations for students. Interns will develop their understanding of key scientific concepts, gain the ability to critically review scientific literature, and acquire hands-on training in performing sophisticated laboratory experiments.
The curriculum is structured in progressive stages to ensure continuous learning and increasing responsibility throughout the internship.
Internship Curriculum
Month 1:
Training on core concepts relevant to the lab (e.g., the cre-lox system, the purpose of various mouse models, and the theory behind techniques such as PCR, histology, RNA sequencing, flow cytometry, and phenotype analysis).
Focus on best lab practices and lab safety.
Month 2:
Paired with an experienced lab member to assist on a project.
Literature review of relevant research papers with guided discussions.
Hands-on training in pipetting and reagent handling.
Completion of a skills proficiency test.
Months 3–6:
Continued project assistance.
Training in advanced techniques such as histology cutting, immunohistochemistry, quantitative PCR, flow cytometry, and cell culturing.
Ongoing literature review and knowledge-building in the assigned project area.
Months 7–9:
Ongoing project work.
Presentation on contributions to experiments and their significance.
Leadership of a “journal club” presentation to explain and discuss a research paper related to their project.
Months 9–12:
Continued project assistance.
Data compilation and analysis of experimental results.
Final presentation to the lab highlighting contributions, results, and significance of findings.
Leadership of an additional “journal club” presentation.
Required Education & Experience
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the appointment.
Interns: Those participating for academic credit must receive academic credit for the full duration of the internship.
Visitors: Must be receiving funding from an eligible sponsoring institution (employer, educator, funder, etc.).
