Summer Lab Intern

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation • Lexington, MA

8d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

This ten-week summer research experience will focus on learning how scientific discovery at the bench can be translated to treatment of disease. Students will join one of seven teams in the Laboratory and carry out an independent research project. The purpose of the internship is to: 1) immerse students in areas of biomedical science not readily accessible on undergraduate campuses, 2) provide an opportunity for firsthand knowledge of how new data are obtained and interpreted, 3) experience the process of research as a creative intellectual activity and gain a more realistic view of the opportunities and demands of a professional research career, 4) allow students to gain an in depth understanding of cystic fibrosis (CF) and the rapidly advancing therapeutic landscape for CF. POSITION SUMMARY: Works under supervision on projects conducted within one or more CFF Lab (aka CFFT Lab) teams including: Genomics, Bioinformatics, Gene Editing, Stem Cell Biology, Pilot Projects, Screening, and Electrophysiology. Will gain hands-on experience in a variety of basic and state-of-the-art lab techniques which may include sterile technique and cell culture, general and specific microscopy, DNA/RNA isolation and sequencing, cloning, digital droplet PCR, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, etc. Will analyze data and present findings in project team meetings.

Requirements

• Active student, having completed their sophomore year in a degreed College or University Life Sciences program.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, problem solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable of multi-tasking in a dynamic team.
• Commute to lab every workday.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments using standard techniques and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and understand experimental activities.
• Perform calculations to complete research test results; collate data; and perform analysis of lab results for discussion with supervisor.
• Maintain detailed records of the work conducted (electronic lab notebook).
• Collate results in preparation for internal meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees