Summer Intern (Zhu Lab) at J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) in La Jolla, California

Job Description:

Summer Intern – Stem Cell Biology and Cancer Biology

The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) is a dynamic non-profit research organization using science to impact the world. Our research groups focus on human genomic medicine, infectious disease, plant, microbial and environmental genomics, synthetic biology and biological energy, bioinformatics, and software engineering. We are looking for self-motivated, inquisitive minds to learn with us in asking and finding the answers to questions that progress the field of genomics and human health.

The candidate will work in the laboratory and assist in projects assisting epigenetic regulation in normal hematopoiesis including hematopoietic stem cell function as well as in acute myeloid leukemia biology. The candidate will be responsible for learning basic molecular biology and stem cell biology techniques and applying these techniques to explore AML interaction with the immune system.

The candidate will learn:
Hematopoietic stem cell biology, biology of blood cancer specifically acute myeloid leukemia (AML), anti-AML immunity.

Skills the intern will acquire:

• Basic molecular biology techniques such as molecular cloning, cell culture


• Basic stem cell biology techniques such as flow cytometry

• Current high school student


• Biology or computer science or relevant experience


• Ability to work independently, while respecting the needs of a larger team


• A commitment to scientific discovery


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Full-time attendance (40 hours per week)

Application Process

Please use the link to review the Application Process and Eligibility Requirements.https://www.jcvi.org/careers#internships

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)


• Ability to work in a confined area.


• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.


• Ability to stand and/or sit for an extended period, if working in the lab.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer and lab work


• Light to moderate lifting is required

J. Craig Venter Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.