Microbiology Intern

Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.

Diagnostics R&D Intern - Summer 2027

Location

Lansing, MI

Duration

Approximately 10-12 weeks, beginning June 2027

About Us

At Neogen, we are committed to developing future talent by providing meaningful internship experiences that offer real-world exposure, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to business priorities.

Position Summary

The Diagnostics R&D Intern will support key initiatives within the department while gaining hands-on experience in an industry laboratory environment. This internship provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real business challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop valuable career skills.

Internship Project

The intern will work on a structured project designed to:

• Address a meaningful business need
• Deliver measurable outcomes
• Be completed within the internship timeframe
• Provide exposure to cross-functional collaboration

Potential Project Description: Immunodiagnostic antibody characterization and design

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct experimentation on assigned project or additional duties with support from senior scientists
• Document experimental design and results using standard and electronic laboratory notebooks
• Prepare formal and informal reports or presentations
• Participate in team meetings and project discussions
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners as needed
• Present project findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in:
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Food Science
• Minimum GPA requirement (if applicable): [X.X]
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred

• Experience or knowledge of basic chemistry or biochemistry laboratory equipment and procedures
• Laboratory experience outside of coursework
• Strong communication and analytical and problem-solving abilities

What Interns Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in the diagnostics R&D function
• Exposure to real projects with business impact
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Networking opportunities with leaders and team members
• Professional development opportunities
• Experience presenting business recommendations to leadership

Learning Objectives

By the end of the internship, the student will:

• Develop a basic understanding of scientific practices and the segment served by the project
• Strengthen professional communication skills
• Gain practical experience applying academic concepts
• Build problem-solving capabilities
• Deliver a final project demonstrating business impact

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Professional development activities
• Networking opportunities
• Participation in intern events and learning sessions

Equal Opportunity Statement

Neogen is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.