Summer Research Intern PC 1614

Miltenyi Biotec•Gaithersburg, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship requires an individual with a foundation in Biology, Cell Biology, and cell culture. The individual is required to have experience in aseptic cell culture and preferably working knowledge of T cell biology. The individual is expected to have a strong initiative, work with team, apply a hands-on approach, and use technical expertise. This is a part time, onsite position in Gaithersburg, MD. Candidates requiring relocation will not be considered for the position.

Requirements

Currently enrolled undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant life sciences field, such as Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or Biomedical Engineering.
Hands-on experience gained through university-level teaching laboratories, including proficiency with basic lab equipment (pipettes, microscopes, balances, pH meters) and adherence to standard safety protocols.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for data entry, basic graphing, and preparing presentations.
Foundation in Biology, Cell Biology, and cell culture.
Experience in aseptic cell culture.
Strong initiative.
Ability to work with a team.
Ability to apply a hands-on approach.
Ability to use technical expertise.
Ability to handle more than one task at a time.
Ability to work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Preferably working knowledge of T cell biology.

Responsibilities

Learn and apply aseptic techniques to culture and maintain mammalian cell lines (e.g., tumor cells and primary T cells) under sterile conditions in a biosafety cabinet.
Assist in routine cell culture duties, which may include preparing sterile media and reagents, feeding and passaging cells, and maintaining detailed records of cell growth and health.
Maintain accurate and organized experimental records in a lab notebook or an electronic system, following all laboratory protocols and biosafety requirements.
Participate in data collection, organization, and basic analysis, which may include working with spreadsheets or other data management tools.
Prepare a brief final presentation or summary report on your research activities and findings at the conclusion of the internship.