Unpaid Undergraduate Intern

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direct supervision of the assigned manager, the Undergraduate Intern is responsible for project-based tasks to support a designated department. These tasks may be administrative or research oriented, depending on the department. Assigned projects will require basic analytical and communications skills. For research-based departments, the Undergraduate Intern will be responsible for semi-complex laboratory tasks. Specific job responsibilities will vary by department but may include information gathering data entry, writing, editing and/or laboratory work. This is a temporary, non-benefitted role.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative:

Coordinate and perform advanced administrative tasks

Conduct more complex research to assist team members

Assist with the preparation of data for projects and studies; compile statistics as required or requested

File, retrieve, collect, organize, manage, and distribute information from diverse internal and external sources

Perform assigned project tasks within specified timeframes

Perform other duties as required

Research:

Perform more advanced experiments according to written protocols

Perform normal laboratory maintenance tasks

Prepare laboratory media and solutions.

Operate research equipment (i.e. scintillation counters, microscopes, centrifuges, balances) and record results

Perform more complex library searches, reading and copying relevant materials.

Perform statistical analysis of data, genetic analysis and/or clinical studies.

Perform data entry

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree candidate

Related experience preferred

Basic analytical and communication skills

Attention to detail with the ability to collect and record information from a wide variety of sources

Ability to use standard office tools and software (MS-Office)

Must be reliable and able to set consistent work hours