What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring Co-op - Molecular Biology position at Health Marketing?
Role Overview: Seeking motivated students for a 2027 Spring Co-op in Molecular Biology, focusing on vaccine candidate characterization within a collaborative research environment.
Key Responsibilities
Participants will gain hands-on experience with advanced molecular techniques and automation systems, contributing to vaccine development efforts aimed at respiratory pathogens. The position offers mentorship, a dynamic environment, and an opportunity to impact global health.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory research tasks, ensuring high-quality data collection.
- Learn and apply molecular biology techniques such as DNA assembly, purification, PCR, sequencing, and functional assays.
- Maintain detailed experiment notebooks and assist with lab maintenance and supply management.
- Participate in group meetings and present research data.
- Enrolled in a relevant life sciences program (BS, MS, or PhD).
- Authorized to work permanently in the U.S., with current enrollment in an accredited institution.
- Experience or knowledge in molecular cloning, cell culture, lab automation, or related areas preferred.
- Proficiency with MS Office; scripting and data visualization skills a plus.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with advanced molecular techniques and automation systems, contributing to vaccine development efforts aimed at respiratory pathogens. The position offers mentorship, a dynamic environment, and an opportunity to impact global health.