Intern - Hayward, CA
About The Position
Meadowhawk Biolabs is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to join us as a paid Laboratory 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 laboratory operational experience and exposure to the life sciences industry within a fast-paced, collaborative CRO environment. This position will support our In Vivo, LCMS and Immunoanalytical groups as needed. 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 · 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 experience required; prior experience is a plus.
- 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
- prior experience is a plus
- collaborative
- open-minded
- self-aware
- flexible
- persistent
- optimistic
- take ownership of assigned responsibilities and decisions
Responsibilities
- Receipt, logging, storage, and disposition of study materials and samples
- Receipt, storage, distribution, and inventory management of laboratory consumables
- Collection and storage of biological and chemical waste in accordance with safety guidelines
- Cleaning, treatment, and preparation of laboratory glassware and labware
- Preparation of basic chemical solutions following defined procedures
- Maintaining organization and cleanliness of laboratory and vivarium operational areas
- Performing other clearly defined duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
