Biotechnology Education Lab Technician

Northeastern University•Burlington, MA

About The Position

Northeastern University is seeking two interns—one high school student and one post-graduate—to support the Amgen Biotech Experience Massachusetts (ABE MA) biotechnology education outreach program. The role provides hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology and genetic engineering while supporting the program, its educators, and students across Massachusetts. In addition to general laboratory work, the intern will undertake a self-directed research project related to ABE MA content and may help create educational materials or support communications such as a social media page or newsletter.

Requirements

Be a student or recent graduate in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
Have experience using micropipettes, autoclaves, and gel electrophoresis equipment.
Be willing to learn additional equipment.
Be detail-oriented and organized.
Be able to work independently.
Be comfortable following protocols and safety procedures.
Have an interest in laboratory science and experiential STEM education.

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures to prepare laboratory reagent stocks and materials.
Construct customized laboratory reagent and equipment kits for science educators, up to seven kits per month.
Use aseptic technique to prepare materials involving bacterial specimens.
Support delivery of high-quality biotechnology learning experiences across Massachusetts.
Design and manage an independent research project related to biotechnology concepts, techniques, or equipment used in ABE MA curricula.
Create an educational activity, classroom resource, or instructional deliverable for participating teachers.
Contribute tools that help students succeed in biotechnology learning.
Participate in creating educational materials and/or support communications work, such as a social media page or newsletter.