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Intern/Aide

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Science
    Research & Development
  • Houston

AI generated summary

  • You must be a high school student, a graduate, or enrolled in a higher education institution.
  • You will conduct bench research, assist with mouse colony maintenance, help harvest and bank tissue, keep meticulous records, and support various research activities under supervision.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in high school or be a high school graduate (or equivalent secondary education) or enrolled in an institution of higher education.

Responsibilities

  • Completes all human subjects research training.
  • Completes biohazard training and HIPPA training.
  • Completes animal facility training.
  • Conducts bench research under supervision of Research Technicians in the Stevens/Redell lab with AML cell lines and possibly patient samples depending on proficiency with cell lines.
  • Assists with maintenance of the immunodeficient mouse colony.
  • Assists with harvesting and banking tissue from the patient derived xenograft models.
  • Assists with meticulous record keeping, writing up, and presentation of results.
  • Assists any other research-related activities, as needed.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Intern/Aide position?

The main focus of the Intern/Aide position is to assist with acute leukemia research.

What kind of training is required for this position?

Required training includes human subjects research training, biohazard training, HIPAA training, and animal facility training.

What will the Intern/Aide do in the laboratory?

The Intern/Aide will conduct bench research under the supervision of Research Technicians, assist with the maintenance of an immunodeficient mouse colony, and help with harvesting and banking tissue from patient-derived xenograft models.

What educational background is required for this role?

Candidates must be enrolled in high school, be a high school graduate (or equivalent secondary education), or be enrolled in an institution of higher education.

Will the Intern/Aide be involved in record keeping?

Yes, the Intern/Aide will assist with meticulous record keeping, writing up, and presentation of results.

Is previous research experience required for this internship?

No previous research experience is mentioned as a requirement; candidates should be willing to learn under supervision.

Are there any other responsibilities included in the position?

Yes, the Intern/Aide may assist with any other research-related activities as needed.

Is there a specific location for this internship?

The internship is based at Baylor College of Medicine, specifically in the Stevens/Redell lab.

Is this position paid?

The job description does not specify if the position is paid; please inquire directly for details on compensation.

What is the duration of the internship?

The duration of the internship is not specified in the job description; please check for details during the application process.

Education
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1900
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university that creates knowledge and applies science and discoveries to further education, healthcare and community service locally and globally. Located in the Texas Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine has affiliations with eight teaching hospitals, each known for medical excellence. The college has total research support of over $400 million annually, and more than 90 research and patient-care centers and units. Currently, Baylor College of Medicine trains more than 3,000 medical, graduate, nurse anesthesia, physician assistant, orthotics and prosthetics and genetic counseling students, as well as residents and post-doctoral fellows.