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R&D PhD Summer Intern – Synthetic Biology at Procter & Gamble Company
Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Consumer Packaged Goods, BiotechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Working towards a PhD in Bioengineering, Molecular Genetics, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field
- Proven experience in microbiology and synthetic biology
- Available to work a 12-week internship from May/early June to August 2026
- Ability to work 5 days a week (M-F) out of Mason, Ohio location
- Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in strain engineering
- Experience with non-model organisms
Responsibilities
- Work closely with team members to review literature and curate a list of platform systems to establish at P&G
- Establish methods for evaluating the functional expression in several hosts, starting from a molecular ‘toolbox.’
- Develop strategies for high-throughput screening to evaluate and measure target molecules effectively
- Quantify expression levels across different hosts with simplified readout methods and explore ways to streamline metabolic engineering techniques for gene knockouts and insertions
- Reporting findings to team members and key stakeholders with recommendations for next steps
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this internship paid?
Yes, this is a 12-week paid internship.
What is the location and work schedule for this internship?
The internship requires working 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) out of the Mason, Ohio location at the Mason Business and Innovation Center.
What qualifications are required for this PhD internship?
Candidates must be working towards a PhD in Bioengineering, Molecular Genetics, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field, with proven experience in microbiology and synthetic biology, and available for the full 12-week period in summer 2026.
What is the company culture like for this R&D internship?
The environment is supportive, dynamic, and collaborative, with opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, work closely with team members, and contribute to innovation in a team setting.
What makes a strong candidate for this synthetic biology internship?
Strong candidates show a strong eagerness to learn, excellent communication skills, passion for innovation and problem-solving, a proactive attitude, and preferred experience in strain engineering and non-model organisms.
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