Summer Intern, R&D

Description

Job Purpose

Ocugen is offering a 12-week, full-time summer internship (onsite, 40 hours per week) within our Research and Development department. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a cutting-edge biotech company.  This internship provides real-world exposure to the business intersection with research and development If you are eager to apply your skills in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, we invite you to join us for an enriching summer experience at Ocugen!

Duties and responsibilities 

Organize and Maintain Documentation:

• Assist in organizing and cataloging laboratory records, experimental data, and research notes.
• Ensure that all documents are stored properly, both digitally and physically, for easy retrieval.

Review Results for Transcription Errors:

• Carefully review experimental results and data entries for accuracy and consistency.
• Identify and correct transcription errors, ensuring high-quality data reporting.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies in documentation.

Prepare Laboratory Reagents and Help with Cell Culture :

• Assist in the preparation of chemicals, reagents, and other materials required for laboratory experiments.
• Follow standard safety procedures while handling chemicals and laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of reagent preparation and inventory.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Life Sciences or computer science, or any other related field.
• Strong interest in Biotech and Pharma
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working conditions

The incumbent is expected to work on-site at the Malvern, Pennsylvania office, Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Remote work will be limited.

Job may additionally require incumbent to be available outside of these hours to handle priority business needs.

Physical requirements

This is a largely sedentary role.

Ocugen is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, we make all of our employment decisions based upon merit, qualifications, abilities, and an individual’s conduct and performance. We will not make any of our decisions, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including sexual orientation, gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected from discrimination under the law. Ocugen complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.