What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research & Development Intern - Virology position at Microbiologics Inc?
We are currently looking to add a Research & Development Intern to our Global Virology Center team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the San Diego Team primarily with maintenance and production of high quality viral biomaterials in support of San Diego’s manufacturing activities along with assisting with PCR-and cell-based viral assay testing and custom research requests.
What can I expect in this role?
The internship is from May-August. The intern will work Monday-Friday normal business hours.
Some key duties in this role include:
- Provide support during laboratory activities.
- Assist with general cell culture for production and assay use.
- Preparing media and solutions.
- Assist with running assays for quality control or contract research.
- Monitor various laboratory equipment including freezers, refrigerators and incubators. Record temperature, pressure, and CO2 gas levels.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with Quality Assurance.
- Route records for appropriate review signatures and maintain files of completed records.
- General clerical and administrative tasks including scanning, sorting, and filing documents.
- Assist with routine laboratory maintenance and cleaning.
- Attend Granite Partners Internship Bridge meetings.
- Create and present capstone project.
- Attend internal internship program meetings.
- Perform other duties within the department or other areas as assigned.
- Observe all company policies, rules, and safety practices.
What makes you a good fit?
Our goal is finding the right individual for our team – we firmly believe that the right person is someone to invest in and invite to join our family.
Here is what we are looking for:
Education/Experience
- Must be a student at an accredited US College or University with a minimum of 60 credit hours.
- Majoring in Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related field.
- Practical laboratory experience preferred.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office.
- 18 years of age or older.
- In good academic standing (2.50 GPA).
- Ability to pass a background check and drug test
Who is Microbiologics?
Microbiologics is one of the fastest growing international biotechnology companies in the nation. We are the world’s leading experts and go-to collaborators in biological products and services, focused on protecting the health and safety of people around the world. For over 50 years, we have been partnering with healthcare and life science laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers across the globe to co-create and provide biological control materials, assay services and consulting for microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and virology. Headquartered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, we have additional facilities in California, Kentucky, and Michigan.
What can we offer you?
Glad you asked!
Our award-winning culture is friendly, collaborative, and supportive, providing endless opportunities for individuals to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. At Microbiologics, we believe that "great vision without great people is irrelevant." That's why we are always looking for great people to join our dynamic, innovative company as we provide the highest quality biomaterials for a safer, healthier world.
If you have a passion for science, we encourage you to apply!
