What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research & Development Intern position at Microbiologics Inc?
We are currently looking to add a Research & Development Intern to our team in Lexington, KY. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the R&D Team primarily with custom projects produced and conducted in the laboratory. Examples include microbial cultures, and molecular testing as well as other organizational projects within the R&D Team.
What can I expect in this role?
This will be a full-time summer internship; the schedule is Monday-Friday regular business hours.
Some key duties in this role include:
- Observe work completed in the R&D department.
- Perform basic microbiology work to include by not limited to culture work and flow cytometry independently or supervised by R&D team member.
- Perform basic molecular techniques to include by not limited to genomic DNA/RNA extraction or PCR independently or supervised by R&D team member.
- Aid in R&D projects as directed by Custom Product Development Manager or R&D Scientist or Associate.
- Maintain a log of the work observed and completed in the R&D laboratory.
- Complete all necessary training required by the Quality Assurance department.
- Attend Granite Partners Internship Bridge meetings.
- Create and present capstone project.
- Attend internal Internship program meetings.
- Perform other duties within the R&D department or other areas as assigned.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Observe all company policies, rules, and safety practices.
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 makes you a good fit?
Here is what we are looking for:
- Must be a student at an accredited College or University
- Majoring in Biology, Microbiology or related fields preferred
- Practical laboratory experience preferred
- Familiarity with Molecular Biology and PCR preferred
- Ability to use Microsoft Office
- Experience in research and knowledge of statistics preferred
- In good academic standing (2.50 GPA)
If you have a passion for science, we encourage you to apply!
