Intern, Human Stem Cell Culture and Differentiation - Promega

JOB OBJECTIVE: Apply principles of cell culture, differentiation, and maintenance to support the ongoing projects and responsibilities of the iPS Cell Culture and 3D Cellular Models.

This is a 1 year internship with a start date of January or May 2025

CORE DUTIES:

1. Cell Cultivation and Project Assistant: Assist with routine iPS cell culture maintenance, neural differentiation, and 3D cellular model preparation.

2. Cell Line Monitoring: Participate in quality control of cell cultures, and other routine assays to monitor cell health, pluripotency and differentiation.

3. Media and Reagent Preparation: Prepare and maintain media and reagents for stem cell culture, differentiation protocols, and 3D culture systems.

4. Assay Support: Support repetitive assays, including preparing and dispensing reagents for cell characterization and monitoring.

5. Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate records of all experiments, protocols, and procedures to ensure data quality and compliance with lab standards.

6. Team Collaboration: Work as part of a team, contributing to ongoing experiments, projects, and lab maintenance to ensure a productive and collaborative environment.

7. Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others.

8. Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega’s 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work.

9. Understands and complies with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business. (This should be the last numbered statement under the Core Duties)

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or proven work experience that ensures you are ready to be successful in this role.

2. Past or concurrent participation in the Stem Cell Technologies Certificate of Madison College.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding of aseptic technique.

2. Understanding of cell cultivation principles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Remain stationary at a biological safety cabinet for minutes to hours.

2. Move around a cell culture laboratory.

3. Ability to position oneself in low positions.

At Promega, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.