POSITION OVERVIEW:
Genvax Technologies seeks a Molecular Biology Intern to help perform directed research and assist in vaccine development. Your project will be to assist in development and validation of self-amplifying RNA for use in vaccines to improve animal health. This is a unique opportunity to work in the early stages of a startup company. This is a paid internship and runs from May 20th to August 9th (dates flexible) with potential to stay on through the school year or for post-graduation employment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow existing SOPs, processes, procedures, and systems to independently conduct experiments
- Assist scientists with other projects as necessary
- Maintain detailed experimental records, reports, and inventories in electronic lab notebooks
- Deliver results in fast changing business and regulatory environments
- Contribute to product, process, or other related improvements
- Perform investigations on product and process defects to identify root cause and implement corrective/preventative action (CAPA)
- All other tasks as needed by the Company
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related field
- Must be attending an Iowa college or university, or have graduated from an Iowa high school and attend a college or university outside of Iowa
- Preference will be given to students within 1-2 years of graduation
- Previous hands-on laboratory experience is a plus
- High attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new skill sets quickly
- Experience managing independent projects
- Basic computer skills required