Microbiology Internships
Microbiology internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working microbiologists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Food & Beverage, with IFF, SGS, and Labcorp among the employers posting roles now.
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This position is a comprehensive 12-week learning experience in Global Supply Chain R&D Division. Students will be assigned to a specific lab and will be given a mentor. Interns will also be given a Technical Project which they will present at the end of their assignment. Students will be active participants on a project team and will have periodic reviews to evaluate their performance. Students will participate in a number of special networking and learning events throughout their assignment. This opportunity will allow students to gain experience in work groups, as well as working with other Interns and Co-ops.
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
- This position is a comprehensive 12-week learning experience in Global Supply Chain R&D Division.
- Students will be assigned to a specific lab and will be given a mentor.
- Interns will also be given a Technical Project in which they will present at the end of their assignment.
- Students will be active participants on a project team and will have periodic reviews to evaluate their performance.
- Students will participate in a number of special networking and learning events throughout their assignment.
- This opportunity will allow students to gain experience in work groups, as well as working with other Interns and Co-ops.
- All hires must go through a background check before the start of employment.
The tentative start date for this position is May 24, 2027, at Brecksville Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, OH supporting the R&D Performance Coatings Group.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (“STEM”) at the time of the internship program
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
- Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total of 12 week, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must have a minimum of 2.8 GPA
Preferred Qualifications
- Have previous experience in a Sherwin-Williams research and development (R&D) Internship or Co-op Program
- Be a rising or current sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program
- Be a current Microbiology and Biology major
This position is a comprehensive 12-week learning experience in Global Supply Chain R&D Division. Students will be assigned to a specific lab and will be given a mentor. Interns will also be given a Technical Project which they will present at the end of their assignment. Students will be active participants on a project team and will have periodic reviews to evaluate their performance. Students will participate in a number of special networking and learning events throughout their assignment. This opportunity will allow students to gain experience in work groups, as well as working with other Interns and Co-ops.
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
- This position is a comprehensive 12-week learning experience in Global Supply Chain R&D Division.
- Students will be assigned to a specific lab and will be given a mentor.
- Interns will also be given a Technical Project in which they will present at the end of their assignment.
- Students will be active participants on a project team and will have periodic reviews to evaluate their performance.
- Students will participate in a number of special networking and learning events throughout their assignment.
- This opportunity will allow students to gain experience in work groups, as well as working with other Interns and Co-ops.
- All hires must go through a background check before the start of employment.
The tentative start date for this position is May 24, 2027, at Brecksville Morikis Global Technology Center in Brecksville, OH supporting the R&D Performance Coatings Group.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (“STEM”) at the time of the internship program
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
- Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total of 12 week, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must have a minimum of 2.8 GPA
Preferred Qualifications
- Have previous experience in a Sherwin-Williams research and development (R&D) Internship or Co-op Program
- Be a rising or current sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program
- Be a current Microbiology and Biology major
Microbiology Internship Market
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Tips for Your Microbiology Internship Search
Apply months before the start date
Large biotech, pharmaceutical, and government employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, and competitive cohorts close before January. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates. Check listings in September and October for summer programs while continuing to watch for rolling openings throughout the year.
Build a lab portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams expect limited work history from interns, so your coursework projects are your proof. Document two or three experiments or research projects end-to-end, name every instrument and method you used, and link to a published write-up, GitHub repository with bioinformatics scripts, or a shared lab notebook. That artifact is what gives a recruiter something concrete to evaluate.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens your reach beyond what campus channels alone can offer.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Microbiology intern interviews commonly include a technical screen covering lab methods, experimental design, or bioinformatics problem-solving. Practice answering questions verbally, explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you land on the right answer.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Many large employers in pharma, biotech, and federal research agencies run formal intern cohorts built to train people new to the field, rotating participants through multiple lab or research teams. These programs recruit in the first recruiting wave of the fall semester and fill fast, so identify the ones that match your interests and get applications in during that first window.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the microbiology internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're only reviewing roles you can actually accept.
Microbiology Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a microbiology internship?
Lead with coursework, lab projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented lab notebook, published experimental write-ups, or a GitHub repository with bioinformatics scripts gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a microbiology internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team at the time, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by delivering on assignments and asking about full-time openings before the internship ends, without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for microbiology internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large pharmaceutical, biotech, and government employers recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, with application windows that close before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the best shot at structured programs.
Are microbiology internships paid?
Most professional microbiology internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings display the range where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements exist primarily at nonprofits or in certain academic settings, so read each posting carefully before applying.
What should a microbiology internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three fully documented lab or research projects, naming the methods, instruments, and software used, with links to published reports, a GitHub repository, or a lab portfolio wherever possible. Add relevant coursework such as microbial genetics, cell culture, or bioinformatics. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote microbiology internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the microbiology internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts tend to fill quickly since they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and use the work-type filter to surface them without sorting through on-site roles you can't take.
Can international students get microbiology internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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