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Employer Job Description
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About the Opportunity
Support biotechnology education across Massachusetts while gaining hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology and genetic engineering!
Job Summary
We are looking for 2 interns to serve as a lab technician, supporting Amgen Biotech Experience MA biotech education outreach program, its educators and students (1 high school student and 1 post-graduate) In additional to general lab skills, applicant will be expected to partake in a self-directed research project related to the ABE MA content area. Lastly, applicant should also be comfortable with participating in the creation of educational materials and/or supporting communications work, like a social media page/newsletter.
What You Will Do
- Follow SOPs to prepare laboratory reagent stocks and materials
- Construct customized laboratory reagent and equipment kits for science educators (up to 7 kits/month)
- Utilize aseptic technique to prepare materials involving bacterial specimens
- Support delivery of high-quality biotechnology learning experiences across Massachusetts
- Research Opportunity
- Design and manage an independent research project related to biotechnology concepts, techniques, or equipment used in ABE MA curricula
- Choose your own topic or select from provided project ideas
- Education & Outreach Impact
- Create an educational activity, classroom resource, or instructional deliverable for participating teachers
- Contribute tools that help students succeed in biotechnology learning
- Ideal Candidates
- Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related students/recent graduates
- Experience using micropipettes, autoclaves, and gel electrophoresis equipment, with willingness to learn additional equipment.
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Able to work independently
- Comfortable following protocols and safety procedures
- Interested in laboratory science and experiential STEM education
- Position Type
- Temporary
- Additional Information
- Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
- Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
- All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.
- Pay Rate: $20/hour
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