Biotech Education Lab Tech Intern: Research & Outreach

NU USA Northeastern University; New Jersey; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks two interns to serve as lab technicians for the Amgen Biotech Experience MA outreach program. You will support educators and students and contribute to a self-directed research project related to the ABE MA curricula.

You may also help create educational materials and assist communications work, including social media or newsletters. Ideal candidates are biology/biotech students or recent graduates with basic lab skills (pipetting, autoclave, gel electrophoresis)

Qualifications

• Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields; student or recent graduate.
• Experience using micropipettes, autoclaves and gel electrophoresis equipment.
• Detail-oriented and organized; able to work independently and follow protocols.
• Willingness to learn additional equipment and safety procedures.
• Interest in laboratory science and experiential STEM education.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to prepare laboratory reagent stocks and materials.
• Construct customized laboratory reagent and equipment kits for educators (up to 7 kits/month).
• Utilize aseptic technique to prepare materials involving bacterial specimens.
• Support delivery of biotechnology learning experiences across MA.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Independent work

Safety procedures

Education

Biology/ Biotech/ Biochemistry/ Biomedical Sciences or related field

Tools

Micropipettes

Autoclaves

Gel electrophoresis

Job description

Northeastern University seeks two interns to serve as lab technicians for the Amgen Biotech Experience MA outreach program. You will support educators and students and contribute to a self-directed research project related to the ABE MA curricula.

You may also help create educational materials and assist communications work, including social media or newsletters. Ideal candidates are biology/biotech students or recent graduates with basic lab skills (pipetting, autoclave, gel electrophoresis)