Summer 2026 UNDERGRADUATE Internship (On Site) Multi-track offerings
10 days ago
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionSalary: $1500 stipend The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) offers a highly interdisciplinary Summer Internship Program designed to immerse students in cutting-edge biomedical research, innovation, and translation. Our unique approach brings together researchers with expertise in biomedical imaging, biosensing, biomechanics, engineered and synthetic biology, nano- and biomaterials, artificial intelligence, and informatics, creating an environment where students engage with real-world challenges at the intersection of engineering, biology, and impact. Throughout the summer, interns will: • Work closely with TIBI researchers, innovators, and staff, • Participate in hands-on projects aligned with their selected track, • Attend workshops on research translation, scientific writing, communication, and professional development Internship Tracks Biomedical Research Track Designed for students interested in hands-on biomedical research and technology development. Interns will: • Collaborate with scientists across multidisciplinary teams, • Assist with experimental design, data collection, and data analysis, • Document experimental procedures and results in lab notebooks, • Participate in research discussions and brainstorming sessions Biomedical Research Program & Training (8 Weeks) Interns participating in the Biomedical ResearchTrackwill take part in aSpecialized Techniques, Research, and Translation Seminar Series, designed to provide hands-on exposure to core tools and methodologies in biomedical engineering and translational research: • Week 1:Orientation & Safety Training, • Week 2:Cell Culture, • Week 3:Quantitative & Mechanical Techniques, • Week 4:Microscopy, • Week 5:Microfluidics, 3D Printing & Biofabrication, • Week 6:Artificial Intelligence in Bioengineering, • Week 7:Pitch Idea Contest, • Week 8:Final Presentations Note: Training structure and activities for the Marketing and Innovation & Entrepreneurship tracks differ and are tailored to each tracks focus area. Marketing Track Designed for students interested in marketing, communications, and science storytelling within a research-driven organization. Interns will: • Support marketing and communications initiatives promoting TIBIs research and mission, • Assist with content creation for digital platforms, newsletters, press releases, and outreach materials, • Translate complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging messaging, • Support social media strategy, content scheduling, audience engagement, and analytics, • Assist with website updates and backend maintenance Marketing interns will follow a structured training experience that builds practical skills while supporting active campaigns: • Week 1: Onboarding, brand foundations, and marketing tools, • Week 2: Content strategy and science storytelling, • Week 3: Social media best practices and community engagement, • Week 4: Visual and multimedia content creation, • Week 5: Campaign support, event promotion, and outreach, • Week 6: Analytics, performance measurement, and optimization, • Week 7: Intern-led marketing project development Innovation & Entrepreneurship Track Focused on translating scientific discoveries into real-world biomedical solutions. Interns will: • Learn about TIBIs technology platforms and innovation pipeline, • Conduct market research and competitive landscape analyses, • Support impact assessments and quantitative evaluations of innovation potential, • Learn fundamentals of biotech product lifecycles and intellectual property (IP) development, • Assist with ROI estimation and technology valuation The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Internship Program provides a structured, hands-on learning experience designed to build foundational skills in translational science, commercialization, and startup development. Interns will gain exposure to the end-to-end process of moving ideas from the lab to the marketplace while supporting active innovation initiatives. Summer Program Schedule • Week 1: Understanding the translational process, • Week 2: Assessing the translational readiness of your project, • Week 3: Estimating project costs and financial feasibility, • Week 4: Protecting your ideas: introduction to intellectual property (IP), • Week 5: Valuing patents and early-stage technologies, • Week 6: Building a business plan for scientific innovation, • Week 7: Pitching to investors and stakeholder communication Qualifications • Self-directed and able to work effectively in a team environment, • Strong time-management and organizational skills, • High attention to detail, • Professional written and verbal communication skills, • Currently enrolled undergraduate student at a community college or university, • Undergraduate applicants must be Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors at the time of application, • Prior research experience is not required, • Demonstrated interest in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), • Cohort: One Summer Junior Biomedical Intern cohort, • Duration: 8 weeks, • Internship will be conducted in person at TIBIs state-of-the-art laboratory in Woodland Hills, California, • Relocation, housing, and mileage are not provided, • College Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is supported for eligible students, • CPT eligibility and authorization must be obtained through the students academic institution prior to the internship start date, • TIBI is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas (including H-1B, OPT, or other work visas) at this time, • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States Applicants must submit: • Personal contact information, • Resume or CV, • Cover letter, • Educational background (transcripts), • Internship experience (if applicable), • Why are you interested in biomedical research and entrepreneurship? Friday, March 13, 2026 Please include your resume in one of the following formats: DOC, DOCX, orPDF File Terasaki Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.