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About The Position
Sanford Burnham Prebys is much more than a research facility and hub for innovation; it’s a vibrant global community of talented scientists and researchers from over 30 countries. This worldwide representation enriches our perspectives and enhances our creative approach to solving complex scientific challenges. We strive to be leaders not only in biomedical research but also in creating an environment where excellence thrives through collaboration across cultures and backgrounds. Our mission is to advance the biomedical sciences by cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders, providing meaningful opportunities for researchers of all backgrounds to learn, innovate, and make breakthrough discoveries that improve human health. Together, we translate science into health. The duties and responsibilities contained in the job description are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in the position will demonstrate competency through performance. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and other duties may be assigned as necessary. Position Summary: Educational purpose is helping the intern to understand the basic principle of scientific research, as well as the responsibility to conduct scientific research as the first step into science. With observation and training, the intern also is expected start to develop their own critical thinking, trouble shooting and self learning abilities. Internship Learning Objectives and Outcomes: 1. improve my experimental lab techniques and skills at the bench.. 2. Can understand the basic working principle of used methodology. Intern will mostly learn from shadowing and reading required materials. The mentor will provide help in explanation. Attendance will be required from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in week days. At each month and the end of internship, the intern need to give a presentation of their outcome, including the clarify of background, data explanation and significance. Feedback will be provided at the lab meeting. A rubric will be provided at intern lab meeting presentation for every lab member. Evaluation includes: Background of research project, Significance of research project, Citation of other's work, Clarity if experimental approaches, Data quantity and quality, Data formatting, Logical organization and conclusion. Expected Outcomes: 1. Able to do scientific searching and reading independently. 2. practice these hands-on skills 4. Able to ask questions at lab meeting.
Requirements
- Attendance from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays.
Responsibilities
- Understand the basic principle of scientific research.
- Understand the responsibility to conduct scientific research.
- Develop critical thinking, trouble shooting and self-learning abilities.
- Improve experimental lab techniques and skills at the bench.
- Understand the basic working principle of used methodology.
- Learn from shadowing and reading required materials.
- Give a presentation of their outcome monthly and at the end of the internship.
- Do scientific searching and reading independently.
- Practice hands-on skills.
- Ask questions at lab meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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