Laboratory Internship at Prevention Genetics

Job Summary:
The Laboratory internship is a temporary, paid position based in Marshfield, WI for approximately 12 weeks over the summer. The Intern will work under the direction of PhD Geneticists.

Responsibilities:

• The primary project will focus on examining the impact of novel splicing variants associated with various genetic diseases using recombinant DNA constructs. Specifically, using a minigene plasmid platform.
• The secondary project will focus on retrospectively collecting interpretation information for a future database project for copy number variants. Additional projects may be assigned as company needs dictate and personal interests of the intern.
• Read relevant literature, perform laboratory work, and present findings related to test development.
• The student will have the opportunity to learn about genetic testing including Sanger and NextGen sequencing and array CGH technologies.
• At the conclusion of the internship the student will present their results to the Geneticist staff.

Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate student pursuing a major in biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• Undergraduate student with a minimum 3.3 GPA and a minimum of 2 years of coursework completed.
• Prior laboratory experience and genetics coursework preferred.
• Hard working, able to work independently, and able to think critically.
• Experience in cloning, PCR, and bacterial culture preferred.

Apply here: https://preventiongenetics.isolvedhire.com/jobs/552862.html