TBD Computational Internship for Undergraduate & Graduate Students

Biotechnology Paid Internship Program

Are you looking for a paid internship with a biotechnology leader in sunny Orange County, California? Zymo Research is a globally established biotechnology company and industry leader in the fields of sample collection, epigenetics, microbiome analysis, and the emerging next-generation sequencing space. Our US headquarters (Research & Development) is in Irvine, CA, and our Operations facility is in Tustin, CA.

All paid internships are offered year-round. The Zymo Summer Professional Development Program is typically 10-12 weeks in length and is up to 29 hours per week commitments.

Paid Internship Departments and Highlights

• Emerging Technologies
• Protein
• Marketing
• Manufacturing
• Data engineering
• Microbiomics
• Probiotics
• R & D
• Bioinformatics
• NetSuite

Highlights

• Build your professional and personal network.
• Mirror and learn from biotechnology industry leaders and top Operations thinkers.
• Actively collaborate on solutions for challenging business critical projects.
• Participate in ongoing biotechnology research and development projects.
• Participate in impactful career development workshops.
• Celebrate wins and enjoy our social events and lunch and learn.
• Be considered for full-time positions, rotation programs, and contract roles.
• Scholarship Awards

Internship Program Details

Ready to apply for a paid internship? Paid internship program candidates can apply at any time before the anticipated internship dates.

Paid Internship Application Period

Fall, Winter, Spring 2026 — All year round

Applicants that apply later than 2-weeks before the next quarter period will be considered for the following quarter.

Zymo Summer Professional Development Program 2026 — Apply in 2026

If you are selected, virtual and onsite interviews will be scheduled in April.

Internship Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave
• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Training and Workshops
• Skill Development
• Professional Networking Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Letters of Recommendation
• Potential for Full-Time Conversion

Paid Internship Program Requirements:

Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the US during the entire length of the internship.

Applicant must have completed at least 1 year of university study with a current GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Sophomores and Juniors are welcome to apply, and Seniors and Graduates are preferred.

Graduate applicant must be within 2 years of your last degree attained.

How to Apply

You can always view current paid internship opportunities on our careers page. After you submit your application and your qualifications are reviewed, our hiring team will contact you directly.