Intern DNALC, High School

The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center (DNALC) is currently seeking to hire several high-school interns. </undefined>
The DNALC is a pioneer in public genetics education. Established in 1988, it is the world’s first science center dedicated solely to genetics education, serving over 30,000 pre-college students each year through school field trips, summer camps, and student research programs. High-school interns work alongside experienced educators to learn valuable skills that can be applied in a wide range of laboratory and science education settings.
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* Assist with laboratory preparation of reagents for field trips, faculty training, student research, and other local programs.

* Test experimental protocols and reagents for development and quality control.

* Maintain laboratory classrooms and equipment.

* Assist educators during classroom instruction, and with lunchtime, arrival, and dismissal of student campers during the summer.

* Must be at least 16 years of age, and current high school student

* Must have reliable transportation to/from the DNALC to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week (3pm-5pm)

* Minimum of 4-weeks of availability during the summer

* Passion for genetics, biotechnology, and science education

How to Apply

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Position ID: 01927

Environment

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this role is $17. The hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor