Employment
Summer College Intern, Regeneron DNA Learning Center
at Regeneron DNALC in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Position Number: 02039
Opening Date: 3/18/2026
The Regeneron DNA Learning Center (DNALC) in Sleepy Hollow, NY has several openings for college interns to begin working this spring. This new learning center is in partnership with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc, in Sleepy Hollow, NY. DNALC Interns will join a team that is responsible for the preparation of materials for teacher workshops, student camps and school-year student field trips. This is a great opportunity to learn core lab skills, including but not limited to: preparation of media and solutions, pipetting, agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR, bacterial culture and sterile technique.
Position Responsibilities
- Performing laboratory prep work for educational programs, including preparation of reagents for use in experiments, maintaining bacterial strains and preparation of culture media
- General classroom upkeep, equipment testing, and laboratory set-up.
- Assisting educational staff during summer camp instruction and supervising campers during lunch
Position Requirements
Education: Currently enrolled at a College or University as a STEM major
Experience: An interest in science.
Other: Ability to work Monday-Friday (9:00 AM-4:30 PM) for 6-8 weeks during the summer. Must be at least 16 years of age. Must have reliable transportation to/from the Regeneron DNALC.
Hourly Rate: $18.50
Interested candidates should apply for this position with cover letter and resume via the CSHL website at:
Summer High School Intern, Regeneron DNA Learning Center
at Regeneron DNALC in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Position Number: 02044
Opening Date: 3/18/2026
The Regeneron DNA Learning Center (DNALC) in Sleepy Hollow, NY seeks high school interns for the school year. The Learning Center is in partnership with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc, in Sleepy Hollow, NY. DNALC Interns will join a team that is responsible for the preparation of materials for teacher workshops, student camps and school-year student field trips. This is a great opportunity to learn core lab skills, including but not limited to: preparation of media and solutions, pipetting, agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR, bacterial culture and sterile technique.
Position Responsibilities
- Performing laboratory prep work for educational programs, including preparation of reagents for use in experiments, maintaining bacterial strains and preparation of culture media;
- Packing of materials and equipment for offsite instruction and student research programs;
- General classroom upkeep, equipment testing, and laboratory set-up.
- Assisting educational staff during summer camp instruction and supervising campers during lunch
Position Requirements
Education: Current high school student, at least 16 years old.
Experience: An interest in science.
Other: Ability to work Monday-Friday (9:00 AM-4:30 PM) for 6-8 weeks during the summer. Must have reliable transportation to/from the Regeneron DNALC.
Hourly Rate: $17.00
Interested candidates should apply for this position with cover letter and resume via the CSHL website at:
College Intern, Dolan DNA Learning Center
334 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Position Number: 01930
Job Type: Part Time (No Benefits)
Opening Date: 2/5/2026
Position Description
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center (DNALC) is currently seeking to hire several college interns.
The DNALC is a pioneer in public genetics education. Established in 1988, it is the world’s first science center dedicated solely to genetics education, serving over 32,000 pre-college students each year through school field trips, summer camps, and student research programs. College interns work independently and alongside experienced educators to learn valuable skills that can be applied in a wide range of laboratory and science education settings.
Position Responsibilities
- Perform wet laboratory prep work and testing of experimental materials and reagents for field trips, faculty training, student research, and other local programs.
- Independently operate scientific equipment
- Implement scientific documentation and record keeping
- Maintain bacterial strains, laboratory space, and equipment
- Participate in training of high school interns
- Assist educational staff during classroom instruction, lunch, and drop-off/pick-up of students
Position Requirements
- Current matriculated college student
- Must have reliable transportation to/from the DNALC to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
- Minimum of 4-weeks of availability during the summer
- Passion for genetics, biotechnology, and education
Experience:
- Passion for genetics, biotechnology, and education.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 6 hours per week during the school year.
- Minimum of 6 weeks of availability during the summer.
Hourly Rate: $18.50
For immediate consideration, candidates should create an account and apply to the position via the CSHL website :
High School Intern, Dolan DNA Learning Center
334 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Position Number: 01927
Job Type: Part Time (No Benefits)
Opening Date: 2/5/2026
Position Description
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center (DNALC) is currently seeking to hire several high-school interns.
The DNALC is a pioneer in public genetics education. Established in 1988, it is the world’s first science center dedicated solely to genetics education, serving over 32,000 pre-college students each year through school field trips, summer camps, and student research programs. High-school interns work alongside experienced educators to learn valuable skills that can be applied in a wide range of laboratory and science education settings.
Position Responsibilities
- Assist with laboratory preparation of reagents for field trips, faculty training, student research, and other local programs.
- Test experimental protocols and reagents for development and quality control.
- Maintain laboratory classrooms and equipment.
- Assist educators during classroom instruction, and with lunchtime, arrival, and dismissal of student campers during the summer.
Position Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age, and current high school student
- Must have reliable transportation to/from the DNALC to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week (3pm–5pm)
- Minimum of 4-weeks of availability during the summer
- Passion for genetics, biotechnology, and science education
Hourly Rate: $17.00
For immediate consideration, candidates should create an account and apply to the position via the CSHL website :
Environment
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.
Compensation
The hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).
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