Scientific Research Intern at BioAgilytix in Durham, NC

Summary: BioAgilytix is a company passionate about premier science and its impact on the world. They are seeking a Scientific Research Intern to perform various laboratory tasks under supervision and support bioanalytical services for new medicine breakthroughs. Responsibilities: - Perform parts of assays with supervision - Adhere to provided method/directive - Prepare buffers - Pipetting - Adhere to safety requirements - Keep accurate inventory of supplies for assays - Responsible for accurate record keeping regarding assay details and reagents - Participate to the management of bioanalytical samples, including, shipping samples to domestic or international destinations - Dispositions samples as directed by client - Assist with data review and presentation - Organize samples for testing, prepare supplies Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a College/University degree program majoring in biology, chemistry, or scientific related field - Rising junior or senior in a 4-year college or university majoring in biology, chemistry, or related field - Or enrolled in a scientific graduate program - Completed a minimum of 2 lab courses in a college or university setting - Ability to carry out routine tasks accurately, following strict methodology to carry out analysis, preparing samples and maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment - Must work effectively within team to meet objectives under time constraints - Ability to take direction well and multi-task - Detail oriented and highly organized - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word - Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day - Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment - Frequent mobility needed - Frequent crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck - Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including laboratory equipment, laboratory supplies, and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 20 pounds - Ability to access and use a variety of computer software - Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences - Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups - Requires multiple periods of intense concentration - Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence - Ability to perform under stress and multi-task - Regular and consistent attendance Required Skills: Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory equipment operation Important Skills: MS Excel, MS Word Nice-to-Have Skills: Multi-tasking Benefits: Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (9 scheduled; 5 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program