Scientific Research Intern

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform parts of assays with supervision
• Adhere to provided method/directive
• Prepare buffers
• Pipetting
• Adhere to safety requirements
• Keep accurate inventory of supplies for assays
• Responsible for accurate record keeping regarding assay details and reagents
• Participate to the management of bioanalytical samples, including, shipping samples to domestic or international destinations
• Dispossession samples as directed by client
• Aid with data review and presentation
• Organize samples for testing, prepare supplies

Minimum Preferred Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Rising junior or senior in a 4-year college or university majoring in biology, chemistry, or related field
• Or enrolled in a scientific graduate program
• Completed a minimum of 2 lab courses in a college or university setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills: Ability to carry out routine tasks accurately, following strict methodology to carry out analysis, preparing samples and maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment
• Ability to work effectively within team to meet objectives under time constraints
• Ability to take direction well and multi-task
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word

Supervision Received

• Frequent supervision and instructions
• Infrequently exercises discretionary authority

Working Environment

• Primarily laboratory environment
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
• Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste
• Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment
• Frequent mobility needed
• Frequent crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including laboratory equipment, laboratory supplies, and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 20 pounds
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software
• Frequent interactions with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups
• Multiple periods of intense concentration
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence
• Ability to perform under stress and multi-task
• Regular and consistent attendance

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This position is temporary with expectations of no more than 20-24 hours worked per week
• This position is not benefit eligible
• Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook