Research Intern
The Geneva Foundation
Summary
We are currently seeking candidates with an interest or background in preclinical neuroscience, bioengineering, or physiological monitoring to support a preclinical research study evaluating a wearable, non-invasive sensor technology for continuous traumatic brain injury monitoring in rodent models.
Job description
The Research Intern provides hands-on assistance to the Principal Investigator and study team in executing preclinical research experiments, collecting and entering data, and maintaining laboratory operations under direct supervision. Experimental responsibilities center on rodent handling, assisting with sensor monitoring protocols, data logging, and routine bench support.
This position is 100% onsite at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, MD. Candidates must be within a commutable distance to the Bethesda/USU campus and able to pass a thorough government background check required for base access. The successful candidate must have the ability to work an intermittent schedule of up to 20 hours per week on site during regular laboratory operational hours.
Qualifications
- Education: Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience: Prior coursework or exposure to basic laboratory techniques, rodent handling, or biological instrumentation is preferred.
- Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic computer software.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Experimental Support: Assist investigators with rodent handling, habituation, tethering in testing chambers, and data acquisition for non-invasive sensor monitoring.
- Data Management: Assist with data logging, basic data entry, signal synchronization checks, and accurate record-keeping under GCP/GLP guidelines.
- Laboratory Operations: Assist in maintaining consumable lab supply inventory, glass/equipment cleaning, and general bench setup.
- Compliance: Adhere strictly to Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols, DoD research safety standards, and institutional guidelines.
- Administrative Logistics: Manage study documentation, record-keeping, and communication with study team members.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
- Prior coursework or exposure to basic laboratory techniques, rodent handling, or biological instrumentation is preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic computer software
- Must be within commutable distance to Bethesda/USU campus
- Able to pass a thorough government background check for base access
- Ability to work up to 20 hours per week on site
Company overview
The Geneva Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1993 with the mission to advance military medicine through research, development, and education. With over 30 years of experience, Geneva has grown from two employees to more than 400 professionals worldwide, operating at over 45 federal laboratories and military treatment facilities globally. The organization specializes in delivering full-spectrum scientific, technical, and program management expertise in federal grants, contracts, industry-sponsored clinical trials, and educational services. Geneva focuses on critical military health priorities including combat casualty care, infectious diseases, cancer research, traumatic brain injury, psychological health, and operational medicine. Through strategic partnerships with the Department of Defense, academic institutions, and industry collaborators, Geneva accelerates medical innovations from concept to deployment, ensuring mission-ready solutions that protect service members and enhance global healthcare outcomes. The foundation manages several specialized research programs including the Autonomous Reanimation and Evacuation Research Institute, Fort Liberty Research Institute, and the USU-4D Bio3 Center for Biotechnology.