PURPOSE

This is a paid internship for students in their final semester before graduation to gain experience at a leading viral vector CDMO. Students interested in evaluating viral vectors made in process development labs will gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art analytical laboratory. They'll execute projects under trained scientists, gaining expertise in Quantitative PCR, ELISA, and Flow Cytometric methods. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform hands on laboratory procedures related to viral vector production and characterization, specifically cell culture maintenance activities such as cell culture initiation, sub-culturing, media prep, and cell counting
• Sample management
• Maintain appropriate documentation of processing activities, including quality control of written and electronic data
• Handle and track inventory
• Perform routine lab maintenance and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Train new staff members and fellow hourly employees in designated processes
• Comply with all established policies and SOPs
• Participate actively in SOP revisions in coordination with supervisor and Quality Assurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have 3.5 GPA or higher
• Must be in final summer semester before graduation
• 1 years of relevant industry experience in R&D, product development, or operations
• Experience with aseptic technique, BSL 2/2.5 environment, cell culture, and molecular biology
• Excellent computer, verbal, and written communication skills
• High level of organization; detail oriented
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Precision pipetting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in a BSL 2/3 environment with personal protective equipment.
• Might require a flexible work schedule (willingness to work outside of regular, Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm business hours).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. 
• In the performance of the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate using telephone and e-mail.