Community College Research Intern

MBL•Woods Hole, MA

13d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking applicants for a Community College Research Intern position in the Gribble Laboratory. The successful applicant will participate in research on maternal effects (how a mother’s health or age affects the phenotype of her offspring) and the biology of aging, in a project funded by the National Research Foundation. This research uses rotifers--microscopic, aquatic organisms--as a laboratory study system. The Gribble lab is housed within the Josephine Bay Paul Center, a collaborative research group addressing questions of microbial diversity, molecular evolution, and comparative genomics. More information about our research may be found at: gribblebiolab.org The lab’s research uses a suite of molecular, microscopic, biochemical, and behavioral assay techniques. The student’s research activities may include designing and conducting experiments, rotifer and phytoplankton culture, PCR, qPCR, protein extraction and analysis, microscopy, data entry and analysis, and/or image and video analysis. The student will be immersed in an active research environment and will interact with diverse scientists both within the Gribble Laboratory and throughout the Marine Biological Laboratory. Additionally, the student will receive scientific training and career mentoring as important components of the Research Internship. The Research Internship is available only to students currently enrolled at a 2-year community college.

Requirements

No prior experience is required
Applicants should be enrolled in a 2-year college
This position requires an independent, organized, and self-motivated individual with robust problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are essential
Ability to conduct laboratory experiments and to use a computer are required