R&D Graduate Intern

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.Pay Range:$19.20 - $26.40Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Inc. (ACD) is a leader in the field of molecular pathology and tissue-based diagnostics. Our core RNAscope® technology is the world's first multiplex fluorescent and chromogenic in situ hybridization platform capable of detecting and quantifying RNA biomarkers in situ at single molecule sensitivity. RNAscope® is an ideal platform for developing the next generation of tissue-based companion diagnostics. We are committed to continued innovation to bridge the gap between basic research and clinical medicine to fulfill the promise of personalized medicine.Pay Rate: $26/hrPosition DescriptionBy joining the Bio-Techne team you will have an impact on future cutting-edge research. Bio-Techne, and all its brands, provides tools for researchers in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Position Summary: We seek a highly motivated and creative R&D intern to join our R&D team. You will work within a highly dynamic and creative research group and will have the opportunity to contribute to new product/technology development and/or optimization of our current products based on RNAscope technology.Key Responsibilities· Perform RNAscope/BaseScope-based assays to facilitate new product development and assay optimization.· Assist the team members to perform manufacturing QC for commercial product testing.· Participate in literature search/review, experiment design, material acquisition, and assay execution.· Perform wet-lab experiments, tissue processing, H&E staining, ICC/IHC/IF staining, 2D/3D microscopic imaging, and data analysis.· Document experiment procedure/results, and present the project progress and research findings to the group.QUALIFICATIONSQualifications Education and Experience:· A graduate or equivalent experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related field.· Experience in fluorescent microscopy and other imaging modalities, molecular biology techniques, cell culture, real-time PCR, etc.· Experience in tissue/cell-based assays such as immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization.· Excellent team player and self-starter as well as ability to work independently. Good organization skills and attention to details.· Good verbal and written communication skills· Were permitted by applicable law, candidate must have received or be willing to receive an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for this position. Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· Prior experience in histologic technology or biomicroscopic imaging.· Prior experience in single-cell RNA sequencing or flow cytometry.· Ability to focus and deliver on time-sensitive tasks.Why Join Bio-Techne:We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.We invest in our employees' financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services.Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.

Created: 2026-03-10