Intern/Aide - (Molecular & Human Genetics)

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7330879 (Ref.No. 25005-en_US)
Posted: Newly posted

Job Description

Summary

The Intern/Research Aide will support ongoing research in the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics by assisting with laboratory-based experiments and participating in the collaborative scientific environment of the lab. This role is designed to provide hands-on research experience and exposure to academic biomedical research.

Internship objectives:

1. Gain hands-on wet lab skills.

2. Gain insights the molecular basis of neurodegenerative disease.

3. Practice scientific presentation skills and public speaking.

The intern will perform experiments in the lab and attend the weekly lab meetings and present their findings to the lab at the end of the internship.

Job Purpose

Provides temporary administrative or laboratory support to a department while gaining practical work experience.

Job Duties

Performs entry level administrative or laboratory duties.
May observe tasks related to field of study or career interest.
May assists with special projects/programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled in high school, trade/vocational school or higher education institution.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.

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