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This internship requires an individual with a foundation in Biology, Cell Biology, and cell culture. The individual is required to have experience in aseptic cell culture and preferably working knowledge of T cell biology. The individual is expected to have a strong initiative, work with team, apply a hands-on approach, and use technical expertise. This is a part time, onsite position in Gaithersburg, MD. Candidates requiring relocation will not be considered for the position. 

What You’ll Do:

• Learn and apply aseptic techniquesto culture and maintain mammalian cell lines (e.g., tumor cells and primary T cells) under sterile conditions in a biosafety cabinet.
• Assist in routine cell culture duties, which may include preparing sterile media and reagents, feeding and passaging cells, and maintaining detailed records of cell growth and health.
• Maintain accurate and organized experimental recordsin a lab notebook or an electronic system, following all laboratory protocols and biosafety requirements.
• Participate in data collection, organization, and basic analysis, which may include working with spreadsheets or other data management tools.
• Prepare a brief final presentationor summary report on your research activities and findings at the conclusion of the internship.

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate studentpursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant life sciences field, such asBiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience gained through university-level teaching laboratories, including proficiency with basic lab equipment (pipettes, microscopes, balances, pH meters) and adherence to standard safety protocols.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for data entry, basic graphing, and preparing presentations.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have ability to handle more than one task at a time and must work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job is performed in a temperature-controlled facility without exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Generally, this job is performed in an office environment.

The anticipated base salary range has been established at $21-$25/hour. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialization, skills, abilities, and training. The above salary range represents the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition to your salary, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, plus a 401(k) plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses or commissions.

Miltenyi Biotec, Inc is an EO Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Miltenyi Biotec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

The Company will provide reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company, in accordance with applicable law.

Are you ready to start revolutionizing biomedical research? When you join Miltenyi Biotec, you join a family that is passionate about making a real impact – one breakthrough at a time. For over 30 years, we have played a pivotal role in the design, development, manufacture, and integration of products for sample preparation, cell separation, cell analysis, imaging, and cell culture needs. These developments have led to cutting-edge cell and gene therapies – transformative methods that mobilize the body’s own cells and genetic blueprint to tackle diseases such as cancer and autoimmune conditions. Today, our more than 18,000 solutions play a vital role in paving the way for the medicine of tomorrow.