Job Title
University Internships – Biology / Microbiology
Company
Triton Systems, Inc.
Job Description
University Internships – Biology / Microbiology
Company Summary
Triton Systems, Inc. (Triton) was founded in 1992 as a leading applied research and development company dedicated to creating products and processes for the US government and commercial markets. Since then, we have evolved into an integrated applied R&D and product development firm with a technology venturing arm and a global expertise in myriad of markets. Our team excels at creating and applying innovation to meet our customer’s toughest requirements – with the desired results – all within the essential time needed.
Requirement Summary
At Triton, we are always keeping our eyes and ears open for undergraduate and graduate talent with an interest in innovative research and development and a desire to create exciting new technologies. Triton’s diverse set of programs will provide you with the opportunity to participate in real world projects and give you experience both technically and from a business skills stand-point. Your joining our team will also give us the opportunity to assess you for a long term future with us.
The successful candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and a willingness to learn new techniques and procedures.
Responsibilities
- The Intern will gain advanced, workforce technical skills
- Work both as part of a team and independently to perform experiments, collect data, and creatively solve complex problems
- Document project progress and communicate results to team members
- Prepare and maintain bacterial and fungal strains for use in experiments
- Execute validated protocols and/or microbiological studies
- Work with the research team to identify potential improvements in experimental techniques and help implement changes as needed
- May assist in the development of experimental protocols and standard operating procedures for microbial culturing, quantification, and other techniques May perform product and materials testing for Sterility, Decontamination, and Inactivation studies.
- Work with internal and external resources to maintain lab in an optimal state
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness and safety standards
- Perform other duties, as required
Education / Experience
- Major in a related field such as Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering etc.
- Must be a current Undergraduate or Graduate student and have completed at least 2 years of college academic coursework
- Must be in good academic standing and be passionate about Microbiology
- Completed lab coursework in Microbiology with hands-on techniques such as aseptic techniques, gram staining, and culture methods.
- Additional experience in fluorescent microscopy and fluorescent flow cytometry is a plus.
- Experience handling/culturing BSL-1 and BSL-2 bacteria, fungi, and viruses highly desirable.
- Have excellent communication skills and ability to work in teams
- Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with a desire to learn and tackle new challenges
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S
Due to the nature of our business and information associated with this position, interested candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Resident.
Triton Systems’ Headquarters is located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Come join our success and grow with the strength of these fascinating new technologies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiters, we do not require any assistance for this opening. Please NO phone calls or emails.
Triton Systems is a U. S. Government contractor, therefore we are required to gather applicant information for Government reporting purposes. To apply for this position please go to our website’s Careers section at and follow the Clicking Here link to our applicant tracking database to complete the application process. This will ensure efficient processing of your application.
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Expected Salary
Location
Chelmsford, MA
Job Posting Date
Sat, 23 Dec 2023 23:48:45 GMT