GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The summer intern undergraduate project will address the role of synaptic molecules on serotonergic neuronal development and maturation in mouse models by using the immunohistochemistry approach. Highly enthusiastic undergraduate students with basic lab experience in biology are encouraged to apply.

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.

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

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

This position requires basic biology wet lab skill set.

Experiences below, preferred but not mandatory:

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal/fluorescence imaging

Animal (mouse) behavior and tests

Image analysis