Companies offering recurring internships/jobs:

American Conservation Experience

American Conservation Experience

About:

Apply to one of three ACE programs open year-round in various locations across the country:

  • Conservation Crew
  • Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC),
  • or Conservation Volunteers (U.S. and International applicants welcome).

Location: Where can ACE take you? ACE operates nationwide, with regional offices to support our members, partners, and staff. Each location offers a unique setting to begin or continue your adventure in the fields of conservation and resource management. Find out more about nearby amenities, typical projects, and where you might expect to visit when working with each division.

How to Apply: Find open positions suited to your experience level, preferred region, and career goals. Join us today! For more information, click here

APPLY HERE

Great Basin Serpentarium, LLC

Great Basin Serpentarium, LLC

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Great Basin Serpentarium provides quality captive bred animals to zoos, hobbyists, educational facilities, and more. We are working with over 250 species of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, and insects. Our goal is to promote education, captive propagation, and responsible captive management.

Our facility offers students interested in Biology, particularly Zoology, a chance for a hands-on experience unlike any other in the state.  For more information, click here .

Location: 943 W Center St Suite B, Lindon, UT 84042

How to Apply: email your resume and request for internship to Joey Mugleston at [email protected]

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Echelon Biosciences

Echelon Biosciences

About:

Echelon Biosciences is a biologic reagents company based in Salt Lake City, UT. We are seeking applications for our Internship Program from qualified and highly motivated university students that are interested in pursuing a career in biotechnology and related fields.

Our program’s goal is to encourage young, aspiring scientists by providing them with a unique environment within the biotechnology sector for project-based training.

Successful applicants will be assigned a project mentor based on the applicant’s stated goals and knowledge base.


Successful applicants may be asked to assist with a variety of activities ranging from basic product quality procedures to product research and development.

  • General application guidelines are as follows:
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant degree program related to the Biological Sciences or Chemistry
  • Applicants must be able to commit to a specified workload of at least half-time*
  • Must have completed science course pre-requisites and be enrolled in upper-level courses; minimum two years of completed course work in total.
  • Applicants will also be expected to have good organizational and time management skills


*Time commitment is flexible based on the credit requirements for an applicant’s course and/or university, though the suggested minimum for this requirement would be 15 hrs./week for 12 weeks.

Start dates for individual internships are also flexible based on the applicant’s university schedule.

For more information, visit the website. www.echelon-inc.com

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Nelson Labs

Nelson Labs

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Nelson Labs, a Sotera Health company, is an industry-leading, global provider of laboratory testing and expert advisory services. We perform over 700 rigorous microbiological and analytical laboratory tests across the medical device, pharmaceutical, and tissue industries. We know that every test matters and requires solutions to complex problems to improve patient outcomes and minimize client risk. We are a business unit of Sotera Health, along with Nordion® and Sterigenics®. Together, we are the world’s leading, fully integrated protector of global health and touch the lives of more than 180 million people around the world each year. Sotera Health is a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus and GTCR. For more information, click here.

Location: 6280 Redwood Road, Taylorsville, Utah 84123

How to Apply: For Internship Opportunity's Email Recruitment at [email protected]

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Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)

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Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)

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About: This is a 10-week research experience under a University of Utah faculty member. There are different types of projects (Biology, Social work, History, Medicine, Psychology, Biochemistry, Global issues, Gender Studies, electrical, mechanical, computer engineering, material sciences, pharmacy, education, bioengineering, atmospheric sciences, dentistry.) For more information, click here .

How to Apply: Student Application opens November 1, 2023.

Thanksgiving Point Butterfly Biosphere Docent

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Thanksgiving Point Butterfly Biosphere Docent

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No matter the season or weather, there’s a tropical paradise full of beautiful butterflies, fascinating bugs, and guests of all ages who’ll benefit from your expertise and passion as you share the wonders of the invertebrate world and encourage our guests to experience the joy of learning. As a docent, you’ll have access to continuing education with our Entomologists. You’ll develop public speaking and inquiry skills and learn how to engage people of all backgrounds through training with our Learning and Engagement team. You’ll find yourself more than equipped to enhance our daily guest experience and special events through showcasing live insects for touching, helping identify butterflies, and providing opportunities for guests to be curious and explore entomology topics likemoths vs butterflies and how bugs eat.For more information about the Butterfly Biosphere Docent Position, click here .

Location:
3003 Thanksgiving Wy, Lehi, UT 84043

How to Apply:
Interested students can find more information and apply by clicking below:

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Utah Department of Health - Office of the Medical Examiner

Utah Department of Health - Office of the Medical Examiner

About:
The Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) was established in 1972 and is a division of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The OME investigates deaths that are sudden, unexpected, violent, suspicious, or unattended for the entire State of Utah.

Our experienced staff will ensure that every death within our jurisdiction is handled with the utmost attention and professionalism, and we will strive to provide families, law enforcement agencies, the justice system, and our public health partners the highest standard of investigation and care.

For more information, visit the website. https://ome.utah.gov/

Location: 
4451 S 2700 W Taylorsville, UT 84129

How to Apply: 
Autopsy or Investigations Internship

Interested in Forensic Science or exploring Pre-Med? This job may be for you! Work in an environment that caters to college students with work schedules that change with semesters to accommodate students. Gain exposure to autopsies, work with forensic pathologists and dive into the world of death investigation.


Pre-Med and Biology students welcome to apply.

For more information, email:  [email protected] .

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UVU Department of Biology Volunteer Opportunities

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UVU Department of Biology Volunteer Opportunities

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Students may also get hands on experience outside of a research opportunity by volunteering in one of our laboratory or facility spaces.

Biology Department Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Anatomy Student Volunteers (ASVs) – Assist during Anatomy Open Lab by working with anatomy models and answering student questions
  • GRIT Garden and/or Greenhouse – Assist with all aspects of gardening and plant care including planting, weeding, and landscaping
  • Herbarium Volunteers – Assist with maintenance of the herbarium and its collections including cataloging and specimen preservation.
  • Water Conservation Volunteers – Assist with organizing events, awareness, and conversations surrounding water conservation issues
  • Zoology Volunteers – Assist with animal care including feeding, cleaning, and engagement along with maintenance/cleaning of animal enclosures.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in volunteering, please email Lana Korstanje at [email protected] and provide your name, major, and the areas you are interested in volunteering in (from the list below). Your email will be forwarded to the appropriate supervisor, and they will get in touch with you. Volunteer opportunities are not always available and are dependent on a variety of factors including student schedule, required skills, and number of openings.