Intern, Puri Lab

Sanford Burnham Prebys

Intern position focusing on biomedical research tasks at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute. Gain practical experience while bridging academic study and professional practice.

Posted 8/1/2026internshipSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational capabilities in DNA Manipulation, RNA Extraction, and PCR, alongside a solid understanding of Biomedical Research and Laboratory Safety. Proficient in Scientific Communication and Experimental Design, with hands-on experience in Laboratory Techniques and Data Interpretation.

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DNA ManipulationRNA ExtractionPCRLaboratory SafetyScientific Communication

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Hard Skills

DNA ManipulationRNA ExtractionPCRCell CulturesImmunofluorescence AnalysisExperimental DesignPipettingSample HandlingData InterpretationScientific Observation

Soft Skills

Literature Discussion

Industry Keywords

Biomedical ResearchLiver BiologyResearch Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The integration of current coursework into an internship bridges the gap between academic study and professional practice, forming a bidirectional learning cycle.
This process allows interns to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world challenges while using professional experiences to refine and deepen their understanding of academic concepts.
Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Internship Learning Objectives and Outcomes: Acquire skills on DNA manipulation, RNA extraction and PCR, cell cultures, and immunofluorescence analysis.
Expected Outcomes: By the end of the internship, the student will have gained introductory knowledge of biomedical research, liver biology, laboratory safety, research ethics, and experimental design. The intern will also develop basic supervised skills in scientific observation, data interpretation, literature discussion, scientific communication, and introductory laboratory techniques such as pipetting and basic sample handling.

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