Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to join our DNA Purification Department. The intern will work in close collaboration with the commercialization manager, research staff, and marketing team to support the development of promotional and technical content for our DNA Purification products.

The ideal candidate for this internship is interested in learning how to plan, develop, and create marketing materials for technical life science products. This individual is eager to learn, able to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team, and comfortable contributing ideas in team discussions and meetings. The ideal candidate has a scientific background in molecular biology, strong communication skills, and an interest in scientific writing, marketing, or product commercialization. Previous hands-on experience with nucleic acid purification, PCR, cloning, sequencing, transformation, or transfection is beneficial but not required.

As a Technical Marketing Intern at Zymo Research, you will have the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and marketing professionals to support the development of technical content that contributes to product and brand awareness, customer education, and sales enablement. You will gain hands-on experience in technical marketing while being encouraged to explore new ideas and channels to support DNA purification product initiatives. Zymo Research offers a supportive environment with strong mentorship and opportunities for professional growth. This internship is part-time and fully onsite in Tustin, CA.

Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with writing and editing copy for digital and print marketing collateral
• Help create and format technical figures and tables for customer-facing content
• Support the development of technical seminars, white papers, application notes, videos, posters, and training materials
• Review and summarize scientific literature to support technical content development
• Assist the marketing team with layout, organization, and design of promotional materials
• Occasionally assist with wet lab experiments to support marketing initiatives (training provided)
• Support content review for scientific accuracy and clarity
• Assist with developing clear value propositions and messaging under guidance from the team
• Support marketing campaign execution across channels, including email, online, social, and print
• Help coordinate marketing initiatives and communicate with internal and external partners
• Assist with tracking results and reviewing basic marketing analytics

Education and Experience:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related field
• Academic or laboratory experience in molecular biology techniques is preferred
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and functions
• Interest in scientific communication, marketing, or life science product commercialization
• Prior marketing, communications, or industry experience is a plus, but not required

About Us:

Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it's DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:                                 

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $20 per hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Zymo Research also offers competitive benefits and perks including:

• EAP Sessions
• Paid Sick Leave
• Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages
• Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays 
• Complimentary EV Charging 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Location:

Onsite – Zymo Research - 2961 Dow Ave. Tustin, CA 92780

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