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WRAIR - Biochemistry Research Opportunity

Zintellect
Bethesda, MD Intern
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/9/2026

The Department of Defense (DoD) is offering post graduate bachelor's or master's internship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR).

Why should I apply?

As an ORISE participant and under the guidance of a mentor, your research area focus will be projects for antibacterial development. The hypothesis is that proteins required for bacterial viability, virulence and pathogenicity are targets for therapeutic development. You will learn and perform in-vitro screening methods to include checkerboard, MIC, biofilm, time-kill, zone of inhibitions, bacterial culture and bacterial quantification. You will gain experience with in vivo experiments (drug dosing, animal necropsy and surgery, animal infection), perform sample and data management (collect, analyze, and enter experimental data), maintain up to date laboratory notebook, report findings to PIs, and present data during lab meetings. As WRAIR prepares you for the labor force, you will gain valuable insights needed to become a professional scientist and federal laboratory protocols. In addition, your mentor will develop learning objects to fit your personal career development goals, while providing guidance and education that will prepare you for your future.
 
Where will I be located?

Bethesda, Maryland

What is the anticipated start date?

WRAIR is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and internships or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

What is the appointment length? 

This appointment is a twelve-month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

What are the provisions?

You will receive a stipend to be determined by WRAIR. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location.  Other benefits may include the following:
  • Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Training and Travel Allowance

About WRAIR 

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to Department of Defense and U.S. Army requirements and delivers lifesaving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the warfighter.  For more information about the WRAIR, please visit Army Home.

About ORISE

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.  Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.  For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.

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