Summer Internship - Laboratory

New England Biolabs offers paid summer internship opportunities for students to gain real-world experience in the biotechnology industry. These internships are designed for students currently attending undergraduate college or students entering college in Fall 2026.  Interns are involved in projects related to research, application development, and production, and receive supervision from the NEB employee to which they are assigned.

Eligibility:

• Students enrolled in an undergraduate college or 2026 high school graduates entering an academic program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the Fall of 2026.

• Interns working in a laboratory setting must be at least 18 years old.

• Interns must be authorized to work in the United States.

Time frame:

• The application process for summer internships opens in mid-January and extends through February 9, 2026.

• Resume review, candidate interviews (phone), and candidate selections occur between late January – early March.

• Interns may work between May - August 2026.

Program Highlights:

• Interns are invited to attend both internal and external seminar series. The purpose of the in-house seminar is to provide students with an overview of NEB research and development and to help interns see how their projects fit into the big picture. The external seminars, presented by invited speakers, expose students to various scientific fields.

• Interns present their summer work in a formal talk or at a poster session to the NEB community in August.

• Interns participate in informal discussions with NEB scientists from various backgrounds across company departments.

To be considered for a laboratory position at NEB, please submit your resume along with a cover letter explaining your scientific interests and why you are interested in this internship opportunity.

Pay range for Summer Interns is $16.00 - $20.00

Base salary decisions depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, individual qualifications, job location, internal equity, and market data alignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans

New England Biolabs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, New England Biolabs considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of any category protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations. More in-depth details of EEO are available here.

Information regarding New England Biolabs' commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion can be found here.

New England Biolabs is a participating employer in the Employment Verification (E-Verify) program.

If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to [email protected] or call 978-927-5054 to let us know the nature of your request.

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