IB Temporary – Lab Intern
About The Position
This position is a part-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 and PCR. The candidate will be able to interact with all the group directors, scientists and other research staff. This is an opportunity for an undergraduate student to be exposed to the day-to-day activities of a functioning 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 an undergraduate degree in Cellular Biology, Integrative Physiology, or similar required
- Completion of a college level biology or chemistry class required
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to company work hours, policies and procedures.
- Adhere to company policies governing confidentiality and the handling of confidential information.
- Assist in inventory management and lab operations tasks such as reorganization of supply rooms, cleaning laboratory glassware, etc.
- 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 Immunology – flow cytometry, ELISA
- 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, lectures and conferences afforded by the company.
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
