2026 Internship - Applied Biological Sciences

Do you love to study something and find ways to make it better?

Do you want to work as part of a team to complete research, develop, and analyze projects in the areas of aerosol sciences, epidemiology, and/or biology?

If you are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioaerosol Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Genetics, Environmental Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a similar major and want to work in an exciting and collaborative environment to tackle challenging technical national security problems, we'd love to have you join our team for the summer.

As an intern on our team...

• You will learn standard biological and aerosol laboratory and analytic skills as well as methods for operation of analytical instrumentation and support experimentation.
• You will contribute to activities that may include experimental design, conducting experiments in a laboratory or field setting, analysis of data, and presentation of results.
• You will be involved with topic areas including the effects of the environment on biological organisms, genomic sequencing and metagenomic analysis of organisms in complex environmental samples, and single organism analytical tool development.

You meet our minimum qualifications if you...

• Pursing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioaerosol Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Genetics, Environmental Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a similar major
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Excel at analytical thinking and creative problem solving
• Have a general comprehension of biology-related fields such as microbiology as well as some awareness of general laboratory equipment and methods.
• Additionally, to access APL's facilities and networks, U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is required, subject to applicable laws.

You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have experience with Matlab, Labview, Python Java, and/or basic microbiology culture techniques.

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.