Intern - In Vivo

MEADOWHAWK BIOLABS INC • Hayward, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Meadowhawk Biolabs is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to join our In Vivo Services Group as paid In Vivo Intern at our Hayward, CA location. We are a Contract Research Organization (CRO) founded by an experienced team of industry veterans over 4 years ago. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to gain foundational animal care and laboratory experience and exposure to the life sciences industry within a fast-paced, collaborative CRO environment. The ideal candidate is curious, dependable, and eager to learn while contributing to day-to-day laboratory operations. We are considering candidates available for: Full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer (and during school breaks if possible) Part-time (10–20 hours/week) during the fall and spring semesters. Scheduling flexibility is available within reasonable operational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree in a scientific discipline
• No prior laboratory or animal experience required; prior experience is a plus.
• Be able to lift heavy objects around 30-40 lbs
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Capable of managing time effectively and handling multiple tasks
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in place of the criteria listed above.

Responsibilities

• Small animal handling in the form of: assisting with feeding, monitoring, cleaning or prepping animal cages
• Receipt, storage, distribution, and inventory management of vivarium and laboratory consumables
• Assist in preparation of in vivo experiments and sample collection: labeling, weighing and organizing collection tubes
• Collection and storage of biological and chemical waste in accordance with safety guidelines
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of laboratory and vivarium operational areas equipment and general housekeeping tasks
• Performing other clearly defined duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED