Associate Biologist Intern
ATCC
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Training
- Full-time
- T-cell biomarker analysis in clinical samples
- Preparing cells for FACS analysis, performing viability checks, preparing reagents, and data analysis.
- Prior experience in an undergraduate biological science lab, following safety procedures and properly handling chemicals and/or biologicals.
- Biology/immunology background with a good understanding of fluorescent sorting and antibody staining techniques highly preferred.
- Hands-on laboratory experience (including pipetting and reagent preparation) and data analysis skills are preferred.
- Manufacturing Operations: Manufacturing of biological products by following standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other controlled documents. Maintain laboratory safety, operations, equipment, and supplies.
- Documentation: Maintain production batch records in compliance with good laboratory practices. Collect, analyze, and report data, ensuring meticulous documentation.
- Continuous Learning and Problem-Solving: Master aseptic technique, gain experience with various cell lines and organisms, and tackle routine challenges in alignment with organizational policies.
- Must currently be enrolled as rising 3rd or 4th year undergraduate, or within 12 months of graduating from a BS or MS academic degree program at an accredited college or university, majoring in in biology, cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or a related science.
- Must be able to complete a 10-week consecutive full-time internship between June 3 and August 9, 2024.
- Must meet one of the Deemed Export Control Rules; a citizen or national of the United States; person lawfully admitted for permanent residence (a holder of a Form I-551 or “green card”); person admitted as a refugee; person granted asylum; or temporary resident granted amnesty under the 1986 legalization program.
- Prior experience in an undergraduate biological science lab, following safety procedures and properly handling biologicals and/or chemicals.
- Hands on laboratory experience and aseptic technique.
- Health & Wellness:
- Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance & AD&D
- Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
- Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
- Financial security:
- 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
- Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
- Corporate bonus program
- Mission Focused:
- Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
- We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
- Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility