Part-Time NWTC Science Research Student Internship - Summer 2026 (CURRENT NWTC Students)

Please also attach the following to your online application:

• A recent CV listing relevant course work and experience

• One letter of recommendation

• A one-page cover letter describing why you are interested in this internship and what you would bring to the research team

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the guidance of the principle investigator (PI) students will be immersed in an undergraduate research experience where they plan, design, and execute experiments. The experiments will assist the PI with gathering data for eventual publication. The students will be trained in various laboratory techniques including cell biology, molecular biology, and virology.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• For Laboratory Science Technology (LST) admitted students: Must complete, with a C or better, minimum of 3 science (instructional area of 806 or 506) courses within the LST curriculum prior to enrolling in your summer laboratory internship experience course.
• For non-LST admitted students: Completion of 3 science courses (instructional area of 806).
• Documentation skills
• Ability to follow detailed directions
• Critical thinking skills
• Curious attitude with a good work ethic
• Willingness to adapt to changing environment

Students admitted to the Laboratory Science Technology (LST) program must enroll in:

• Laboratory Intern Experience 10-506-137, to receive credit for your program’s internship requirement.
• Laboratory Science Technology students must complete the online activities and discussion boards of the one-credit online course.

**An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities:

• Student Success: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Values: Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College’s values
• Collaboration: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that create respectful environments and services for all, and the ability to work effectively across differences in background and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mobility: Ability to move around the campus to attend meetings and events. In addition, must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery. May be required to work from lifts, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in using hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment, tools, controls, and/or heavy equipment and machinery. Capability to push, pull, and/or maneuver equipment as needed.
• PPE: To wear and work in personnel protective equipment as needed
• Heavy Lifting: Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Visual and Auditory: Ability to read documents and communicate effectively with students and staff.