Research Intern - RI Childhood Cancer

Overview:

Our research center is seeking a detailed focused undergraduate intern to support essential operations. This hands-on role is vital to maintaining laboratory infrastructure and ensuring safety standards. Responsibilities include performing liquid nitrogen tank checks, filling, and swaps, equipment maintenance like defrosting freezers and managing cold rooms. The intern will handle daily laboratory supply needs by managing dishwashing facility runs, autoclaving, and filling pipet tips. Safety readiness is a priority, requiring eye wash station testing and biohazard bin monitoring. Additional tasks include coordinating lab coat cleaning and replenishing water for all labs. Ideal candidates are reliable and eager to gain foundational experience in a professional scientific environment.

Job Description Summary:

Assists in research studies and experiments under supervision. Gathers and analyzes data, prepares reports, and performs administrative tasks. Must be able to work a flexible schedule with occasional after hours support.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Obtains supplies and equipment needed for research projects and ensures they in proper working condition.
• Assists in laboratory analysis and data interpretation.
• Assists in the preparation and drafting of research proposals and reports, collecting and collating supporting data.
• Organizes and maintains laboratory records.
• Maintains clean laboratory area and equipment.
• Follows all safety protocols and procedures.

Education Requirement:
Enrollment in High School or an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate program, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)

Certifications:
(not specified)

Skills:
Interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills to interact efficiently with various audiences.

Experience:
(not specified)

Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"