Research and Development Intern

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is looking for a Research and Development Intern to join their team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Routine cell culture: isolation, subculturing, maintenance, cryopreservation.
• Preparation of reagents and routine lab maintenance.
• Perform experiments as required and assist with general R&D projects.
• Adhering to and enforcing good lab practices by following lab guidelines.
• Collaborate and coordinate with colleagues as necessary as well as effectively communicate project status.
• Detailed record keeping of daily scientific activities and analyze/report data.
• Routine maintenance of lab equipment.

Key Skills

• Mission-aligned: Apply your technical talents to building a more sustainable food system and a better future for humanity
• You’re proactive. You take initiative and think about the big picture
• You’re inquisitive, curious, and have a growth mindset
• You strive to be high-performing and want to work with others who will help you achieve peak performance
• You’re kind, collaborative, and believe you can learn something from everyone you encounter
• You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy “hacking” new and innovative solutions to pressing problems

Required Skills

• 4 Years of Experience

Qualifications

• Completed BSc Honours in a relevant field with practical experience in mammalian cell culture
• Some understanding of the Cultivated Meat field/industry and its proposed products
• Excellent aseptic techniques for cell culture
• Flexibility to work when required (weekends or later shifts) to support cell culture as needed