IB Intern - Lab Intern
About The Position
This position is a full-time paid internship with the Research & Development department where the candidate will gain hands on experience and training under supervision of scientists and research associates on basic day-to-day Biosafety level 1 (BSL-1) laboratory techniques, i.e. buffer prep, cell culture, plasmid isolation, PCR, and protein purification. The candidate will be able to interact with R&D directors, scientists and staff. This is an opportunity for an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student to be exposed to the day-to-day activities of a research lab, such as but not limited to: safety considerations, waste management, as well as experimental design and data presentation.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age and currently pursuing or completed an undergraduate degree in Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or similar
- Completion of a college level biology or chemistry class
- Completion of at least one molecular biology or genetics course (or equivalent lab experience)
- Able to relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to the company setting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and hard-working
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to take direction and multi-task
- Able to work in a team
- Proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Conducts self professionally with a courteous, enthusiastic and critical approach to assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Prior research experience in an academic or industry laboratory setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Adhere to company work hours, policies and procedures.
- Adhere to company policies governing confidentiality and the handling of confidential information.
- Observe and train in lab safety concepts.
- Attend and participate in department lab meetings to learn about scientific principles, techniques and potential project opportunities that could present themselves, including but not guaranteed are: Basic lab – pipetting, buffer prep Molecular biology – plasmid isolation, PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis Cell biology – sterile technique, cell culture Biochemistry – antibody purification
- Assist scientists and research associates with research experiments by performing basic tasks, such as buffer and media prep.
- Prepare for and utilize opportunities of learning such as presentations
- Submit on time and with consistency all work assignments to the internship supervisor.
- Provide internship supervisor with periodic progress reports as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options
- Health and Financial Wellness Programs
- Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- 529 Education Savings Program
- Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks
- Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays
- Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO
- Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
