R&D Intern

Helaina; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Helaina in New York City seeks a hands-on lab assistant to support all experiments in our NYC lab. You will be a motivated self-starter with initiative, working 20-29 hours per week in a fast-paced biotech environment.

The role focuses on assisting scientists, organizing and maintaining lab equipment, handling inventory, and preparing materials. A wet-lab background and an undergraduate degree are required; travel on-site to the lab is expected.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in biotechnology or related field.
• Wet lab experience through classes or internships required.
• Strong pipetting and basic dilution calculations expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist scientists with various experiments.
• Organize and maintain lab equipment.
• Perform inventory checks, ordering, and distribute lab materials.
• Contribute to weekly presentations of work and results.
• Maintain daily records of laboratory activities in electronic notebook.

Skills

Pipetting skills

Communication skills

Wet lab experience

Education

Undergraduate degree in biotechnology / biochemistry / molecular biology / microbiology / chemistry

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

About The Job

In this role, you will work in our NYC lab to support all experiments. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, motivated self-starter with a strong sense of initiative.

About The Job

In this role, you will work in our NYC lab to support all experiments. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, motivated self-starter with a strong sense of initiative. You are someone who is ambitious and would like to start a career in the biotech industry. Your role will be lab oriented, fast-paced and filled with opportunities to learn various biotech skills. Your efforts will be focused on assisting and supporting laboratory functionalities. You will also have the opportunity to participate in other business functions. The successful candidate is passionate about biotechnology, keeps up to date with life science news and is looking for a career jumpstart. This is a 6-month paid, in-lab position in NYC and applicants will be scheduled to work 20-29 hours per week.

What You’ll Do

• Assist scientists with various experiments
• Organization and maintenance of lab equipment
• Perform other support activities such as inventory checks, ordering, collection and distribution of new lab consumables and materials
• Contribute to preparing weekly presentations of your work and results from in-lab experiments
• Maintain daily accurate records of laboratory activities on electronic lab notebook

About You

• You have an Undergraduate Degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry, etc.
• You have wet lab experience either through classes or internships
• You have strong pipetting skills
• You are able to perform basic calculations for dilutions and concentrations
• You are able to travel and work on-site in our lab.
• You have strong verbal and written communication
• You are able to deliver projects and assignments within timeframes and budgets
• You are willing to learn and motivated to work independently
• You have an “anything is possible” attitude and no ego

Compensation is market-competitive with an hourly rate of $18/hour.