Research Jobs and Internships in the USA

“Smith+Nephew offers a 4-month R&D internship in Biologics and Regenerative Medicine. Based in Columbia, MD or Fort Worth, TX, the role involves prototype design, testing, and data analysis. Ideal for students in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or Material Science. No visa sponsorship.”

“R&D Peptide Chemistry Graduate Intern at (COMPANY NAME) in Thousand Oaks, CA. Design, synthesize, and characterize peptide linkers and antibody drug conjugates. Requires experience in organic and peptide chemistry, bio-conjugation, and chromatography methods. Base pay range $30-$40 per hour. Must be enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program and authorized to work in the U.S.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry in South San Francisco, CA. 12-week, full-time paid internship. Develop LC-MS-CAD methods, analyze data, and collaborate with scientists. Requires Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in related fields. Strong communication and problem-solving skills needed. Hourly rate up to $46. No relocation benefits.”

“Machine Learning Science Intern PhD position at (COMPANY NAME) Group in Austin or San Jose. 10-week program, $56-$61/hour. Develop ML models, analyze data, and contribute to travel tech projects. Must be PhD graduate in technical field, proficient in Python/Scala, SQL, and have knowledge of machine learning topics. Full benefits package including travel perks and relocation support if eligible.”

“Summer 2026 Microbiome Sciences Internship in Lexington, MA. Full-time, 10-week program from June 1 to August 14, 2026. $23-$26/hour. Conduct microbiome research, assist in experiments, and build microbial tools. Gain professional experience, network, and develop skills in microbiology and molecular biology. Open to students in Biology or Life Sciences.”

“Summer 2026 Intern - Immunology New Product Launch Team at Sanofi in Cambridge, MA. MBA students can apply. Assist with US Brand Plan development, competitor analysis, market access assessment, and market research for immunological diseases. Focus on dermatology, respiratory, rheumatology, and gastroenterology. Full-time, on-site, 40hrs/week. Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.”

“6-9 month R&D Data Science Co-Op in Cleveland. Collaborate with scientists, work on data science projects, digital initiatives, and data visualization. On-site at Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center, Brecksville, Ohio. No relocation assistance.”

“Summer 2026 Internship in Perception and Cognitive NeuroScience at dsm-(COMPANY NAME) in Princeton, NJ. 11-week program from June 1 to August 14, 2026. $23.00-$26.00/hour. Responsibilities include preparing samples, running sensory panels, maintaining lab, and assisting with data analysis. Open to juniors or seniors pursuing a Bachelor's degree in related fields. Previous lab experience desirable. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and have reliable transportation.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Research Operations: AI & Data Strategy. 12-week paid internship in South San Francisco. Lead a pilot project using AI to modernize resource management systems. Responsibilities include system analysis, AI tool exploration, prototype development, user research, and operational execution. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in related fields, critical thinking, technical curiosity, data fluency, and communication skills. Hourly rate $45.00-$50.00.”

“2026 Summer Intern - gCS AIDD in South San Francisco, CA. 12-week, full-time paid internship for Ph.D. students in ML, focusing on RLHF for molecular generation. $50/hour. Key responsibilities include cutting-edge research, collaboration, and presenting results. No relocation benefits.”

“Associate Scientist position at Regeneron's Early Career Exploration Program (ECEP) for graduates with a BS in biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, or related field. The program lasts up to 2 years, offering multiple R&D assignments, mentorship, and a competitive salary range of $93,900 to $153,300 annually. Ideal for those passionate about science and innovation, with a growth mindset and ability to multitask.”

“Mechatronics Apprentice role at (COMPANY NAME) combining electronic, mechanical, computer, and control skills. Learn to maintain and repair automated packaging and distribution equipment. Work with senior technicians, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot robotics, and more. Flexible relocation and 12-week training required.”

“Summer 2026 internship in Columbia, MD for Bioprocess Innovation. Work on real projects, gain professional experience, and network with peers. Full-time, May 26-August 14, 2026. $23-$26/hour. Bachelor's in Biology, Microbiology, or related field required. Focus on microorganisms and fermentation processes.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry in South San Francisco, CA. 12-week full-time paid internship. Develop LC-MS-CAD methods, analyze data, collaborate with scientists. Requirements: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD student in related fields. Strong chemistry and data interpretation skills. $26.00-$46.00 per hour.”

“Summer 2026 internship in Life Sciences Informatics at dsm-(COMPANY NAME) in Long Island City, NY. Full-time, on-site from June 1 to August 14, 2026. $23-$26/hour. Work on real projects, gain experience, and network with professionals. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in progress in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Data Science, or related field. Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, SQL, or Rust. Excellent communication and analytical skills.”

“Digital Patient Experience Analytics Summer-Fall 2026 Co-op at Sanofi in Cambridge, MA. Analyze patient journeys using SQL, process mining, and data visualization. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in related fields, SQL experience, and U.S. work authorization. Duration: Summer-Fall 2026.”

“Summer 2026 Data Science Internship in Lexington, MA. Work on real business projects, gain professional experience, and network with peers. Responsibilities include data preparation, machine learning model training, and contributing to ongoing research. Requirements: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in related fields, strong coding skills in Python/R, and familiarity with cloud platforms. Hourly rate: $23.00 - $26.00.”

“Summer 2026 Internship in Industrial Biotechnology at dsm-(COMPANY NAME) in Lexington, MA. Full-time, on-site from June 1 to August 14, 2026. Focus on biotechnology research, synthetic biology, and collaboration. Hourly rate $23.00 - $26.00. Open to students in Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences. Networking, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.”

“Summer 2026 Data Science Internship in Princeton, NJ. Work on real business projects, gain professional experience, and network with peers. Responsibilities include preparing AI-ready datasets, training machine learning models, and contributing to model performance reporting. Requirements: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in related fields, strong coding skills in Python/R, and familiarity with cloud platforms. Hourly rate: $23.00 - $26.00.”

“Summer 2026 Data Science Internship in Princeton, NJ. Work on real business projects, gain professional experience, and network with peers. Responsibilities include preparing AI-ready datasets, training machine learning models, and contributing to model performance reporting. Requirements: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in related fields, strong coding skills in Python/R, and understanding of machine learning fundamentals. Hourly rate: $23.00 - $26.00.”

“Summer 2026 Data Science Internship in San Diego, CA. Work on real business projects, gain professional experience, and network with peers. Responsibilities include preparing AI-ready datasets, training machine learning models, and contributing to model performance reporting. Requirements: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in related fields, strong coding skills in Python/R, and familiarity with cloud platforms. Hourly rate: $23.00 - $26.00.”

“(COMPANY NAME)'s 2026 Graduate Researcher Program offers a 10-12 week internship for PhD students in Quantum Networking Research. Focused on quantum physics, optics, and networking, the program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The role is onsite, full-time, and requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Compensation is $89,000, with relocation assistance available.”

“(COMPANY NAME) offers a part-time Research Park Intern position for University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign students. The role is in administrative support within the CHMN Office of the Chairman, located in Champaign, USA. The base pay is $20,000,000,000.00, with opportunities during the school year, including summer.”

“IBM Research seeks a PhD-level summer intern for AI Hybrid Cloud Platform Research. The role involves designing next-gen AI platforms, working with open-source tools like llm-d and Kubernetes. Candidates should have a background in generative AI, distributed systems, and cloud-native platforms. Proficiency in Python, C++, Go, Java, or Rust is required.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Research Operations: AI & Data Strategy. 12-week paid internship in South San Francisco. Lead a pilot project using AI to modernize resource management systems. Responsibilities include system analysis, AI tool exploration, prototype development, user research, and operational execution. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or related fields. Skills: Critical thinking, technical curiosity, data fluency, and communication. Competitive hourly rate of $45.00-$50.00.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Public Affairs & Access: Science Communications (Corporate Communications) in South San Francisco. 12-week, full-time paid internship. Support external communications for Genentech's research and early development. Highlight scientific breakthroughs, coordinate communications initiatives, and work with talented professionals. Required: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Science. Expected hourly rate: $26-$31.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Vice President for Quantitative Research in Model Portfolio Solutions. The role involves developing investment strategies, portfolio management, and financial research. Requirements include a degree in finance or related fields, strong Python programming skills, and experience in quantitative data analysis. The position offers a competitive salary range of $162,000 to $215,000, benefits, and a hybrid work model.”

“VIE Research Associate position in Newark, DE. Develop primary production technologies for carbon capture, biogas upgrading. Design experiments, analyze data, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field required. Must be eligible for French VIE program.”

“Dow offers a 2-3 year U.S. Apprenticeship Program in Carrollton, KY, with paid tuition, wages, and benefits. Apprentices earn an Associate's degree and gain hands-on experience in chemical plants. Roles include Process Technician, Millwright/Mechanical Technician, and Laboratory Technician. Successful apprentices are highly considered for full-time positions. The hourly pay starts at $21.69, with a required 2-year commitment post-program.”

“Equity Research Associate Internship in Boston, MA from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027. Conduct research, build financial models, and pitch stock recommendations. $30-$42/hour. Open to Class of 2028 Bachelor's degree candidates with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Hybrid work model. No visa sponsorship.”

“2026 Summer Intern - CMG DDA - Data Science at Genentech. 12-week, full-time paid internship in South San Francisco, CA. Focus on AI technologies, knowledge graph development, and medical content synthesis. Requires graduate program enrollment or recent graduation with 2 years of work experience. Competitive hourly pay up to $55.00.”

“Mechanical Systems Fellow Internship at (COMPANY NAME) Research in Niskayuna, NY. Design, analyze, and assemble test rigs for advanced mechanical systems. 12-14 week program with seminars and networking. Requires Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering, GPA 3.0, US work authorization. Weekly pay $1,000-$2,000. Travel reimbursement and housing stipend provided.”

“2026 Summer Intern - gCS AIDD at Prescient Design in South San Francisco, CA. 12-week, full-time paid internship for Ph.D. students in ML, focusing on RLHF for molecular generation. Strong research experience in ML, Python, and modern ML frameworks required. Compensation: $50/hour.”

“Dow offers a 2-3 year Process Technician Apprenticeship in Knoxville, TN. Earn a company-paid Associate's degree, paid tuition, wages, and benefits. Successful apprentices are highly considered for full-time roles. Minimum $22.62/hour. High school diploma or GED required. Expected start date: June-August 2026.”

“Research Intern - Audio and Acoustics at (COMPANY NAME). Measure, quantify, and benchmark acoustic response for audio products. Define target curves, tune system response, design and simulate audio-related technology, build POC, prototypes, and maintain database. Test audio products, conduct scientific research, and assist the acoustic team. Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or Acoustics. Experience with audio analyzers, Matlab, Python, and psychoacoustics. Pay range: $28 to $37 per hour. Comprehensive benefits package for US Interns.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Genentech Research & Early Development (gRED) Portfolio Strategy & Planning. 6-month, full-time paid internship in South San Francisco. Drive projects on molecule throughput, informatics, innovation, risk, and R&D productivity. Provide insights for senior leaders. Develop novel visualization methods. Requires PhD student in Science, Engineering, or Business. $46/hour.”

“The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia offers a 10-week summer internship in Community Development Regional Outreach. Graduate students in Economics, Real Estate, Finance, or related fields are preferred. The role involves research on housing and access to credit, requiring strong programming skills in R, Python, SAS, or STATA. The hourly rate is $28.00 for graduate students.”

“Dow offers a 2-3 year paid apprenticeship program in Orange, TX and Beaumont, TX. Apprentices earn an Associate's degree while gaining hands-on experience as Process Technicians, Machinists, or Laboratory Technicians. The program includes paid tuition, wages, and benefits. Successful apprentices are highly considered for full-time positions. The hourly rate starts at $25.38. High school diploma or GED required, with preference for recent graduates or current students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.”

“Dow offers a 2-3 year paid apprenticeship program in Houston, TX, with hands-on work experience in chemical plants and a company-paid Associate's degree. Apprentices earn at least $25.38/hour, with benefits. Roles include Process Technician, Instrument Technician, and Millwright Technician. Successful apprentices are highly considered for full-time positions.”

“2026 Summer Intern position in (COMPANY NAME)'s gRED Portfolio Strategy & Planning group in South San Francisco. 6-month, full-time paid internship for PhD students in Science, Engineering, or Business. Focus on strategic insights, portfolio analysis, and drug development. $46/hour, no relocation benefits.”

“Dow offers a 2-4 year U.S. Apprenticeship Program in Midland, MI, and Auburn, MI, with paid tuition, wages, and benefits. Apprentices earn an Associate's degree in technical disciplines while gaining hands-on experience. Successful graduates are highly considered for full-time roles. The hourly pay starts at $21.69. No relocation assistance is provided.”

“The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia offers a paid summer internship in its Research department. The 10-week, full-time position involves academic research on vehicle purchases and stimulus checks, requiring economics, statistics, and statistical software skills. The intern will analyze data, run regressions, and present findings. The hourly rate is $23.00.”

“Summer-Fall 2026 Co-op opportunity in Type 2 inflammation research at Sanofi's Cambridge, MA campus. Work with scientists on pre-clinical models, molecular biology, and data analysis. Requires bachelor's or master's degree in biological sciences or related field. Duration: 6 months, 40hrs/week. No visa sponsorship.”

“Structural Design and Analysis Internship at (COMPANY NAME) Research. 12-14 week program in Niskayuna, NY. Develop structural design methods for aerospace components. Work with experts, attend seminars, and network. Requires Ph.D. enrollment in Mechanical Engineering. Pay range $1,000-$2,000 weekly. Travel reimbursement and housing stipend provided.”

“Dow offers a 2-3 year paid apprenticeship program in Bristol and Croydon, PA, with hands-on experience in chemical plants and a company-paid Associate's degree. Roles include Process Technician, Instrument Electrical Technician, and Millwright/Mechanical Technician. Successful apprentices are considered for full-time positions. Minimum pay is $21.69/hour. High school diploma or GED required, with preference for recent graduates or current students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.”

“2026 Summer Intern - Public Affairs & Access: Science Communications (Corporate Communications) in South San Francisco. 12-week, full-time paid internship. Support external communications for (COMPANY NAME)'s research and early development. Highlight scientific breakthroughs, coordinate with communications teams. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Science. $26/hr - $31/hr.”

“Dow offers a 2-3 year Millwright/Mechanical Technician Apprenticeship in Louisville, KY. Earn a company-paid Associate's degree, paid tuition, wages, and benefits. Successful apprentices will be highly considered for full-time roles. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, Algebra/Technical Math, and Science coursework. Must be 18+, have a valid US driver's license, and a TWIC card.”

“Data Scientist role at University. Remote/hybrid work. Use machine learning, data mining, and analytics to solve global issues. Required: experience with R, Python, Java, or similar; Bachelor's degree by Winter 2025 or Spring/Summer 2026. Compensation range: $62,000 to $141,000 USD annually.”

“Graduate Student Research Internship at Gallo. Full-time, hybrid role for Master's or PhD students in life sciences, agricultural sciences, or engineering. Focus on winegrowing research, chemical analysis, and data modeling. Duration: 6 months (June - December 2026). Compensation: $23.50 - $25.50 per hour. Sponsorship available. Requires valid driver's license and reliable transportation.”

“Research Intern - Large Language Models for Data Collection & Reasoning at (COMPANY NAME). 12-week internship, USD 6,710 - 13,270/month. PhD program in Computer Science or related field. Focus on large language models, data collection, and reasoning. Collaborate with researchers, design experiments, and contribute to publications. Proficiency in Python, C++, machine learning, and NLP preferred. On-site in (COMPANY NAME) worksite location.”