Career Opportunities: Biotech Intern (14356)

Reports to: Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

2024-2025

Summary:

The Biotechnology Research Internship is an opportunity for the intern to expand and refine their research skills, hands-on laboratory skills, and communication skills by working on an industry-sponsored research project. This collaborative research project will be done under the direction of an industry mentor and an academic coordinator/mentor. The intern will work independently to design and perform hands-on experiments and to communicate research findings to all partners.

This internship is a part time MCCC foundation funded temporary 15 week position.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with academic advisors and industry mentor to design and perform hands-on experiments to further the project research goals.

• Document and communicate the data, results, and status of project to the industry partner and academic advisors.

• Develop final summary report of all research project results.

• Collaborate with industry mentor and academic advisors.

Requirements:

• Pursuing or completed a degree (AAS) or certificate in Biotechnology, or related field.

• Familiarity with standard biotechnology laboratory skills and protocols.

• Familiarity with cell culture and cell-based assay.

• Familiarity with laboratory automation and management software.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Availability on the Blue Bell campus.

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience working with laboratory automation and management software.

Learn from experienced academic and industry professionals.

Applicant Pools: Montgomery County Community College maintains applicant pools for Part Time Teaching Faculty positions. The Part Time Faculty applicant pools are utilized to gather a pool of interested applicants from which the department coordinator can review and hire as classes become available. Applications will be maintained for three years from the date the application is submitted.

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