R&D Intern Position at Helaina

In this role, you will work in the NYC lab to support all experiments. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, motivated self-starter with a strong sense of initiative.You are someone who is ambitious and would like to start a career in the biotech industry.  Your role will be lab oriented, fast-paced and filled with opportunities to learn various biotech skills.  Your efforts will be focused on assisting and supporting laboratory functionalities.  You will also have the opportunity to participate in other business functions.  The successful candidate is passionate about biotechnology, keeps up to date with life science news and is looking for a career jumpstart.

This is a 6-month paid, in-lab position in NYC and applicants will be scheduled to work 20-29 hours per week.

What You’ll Do:

1. Assist scientists with various experiments
2. Organization and maintenance of lab equipment
3. Perform other support activities such as inventory checks, ordering, collection and distribution of new lab consumables and materials
4. Contribute to preparing weekly presentations of your work and results from in-lab experiments
5. Maintain daily accurate records of laboratory activities on electronic lab notebook  

About You:

1. You are currently in an Undergraduate Degree program in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry, chemical engineering, etc.
2. You have wet lab experience either through classes or internships
3. You have strong pipetting skills
4. You are able to perform basic calculations for dilutions and concentrations
5. You are able to travel and work on-site in our lab.
6. You have strong verbal and written communication
7. You are able to deliver projects and assignments within timeframes and budgets
8. You are willing to learn and motivated to work independently
9. You have an “anything is possible” attitude and no ego

Compensation is market-competitive with an hourly rate of $18/hour.

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