Virology Intern - Associate Biologist

Ready to shape the future of science and global health? ATCC, a private nonprofit global biological resource center and standards organization, is excited to announce our 2025 Summer Internship Program. We are seeking local university students with a degree in biology or a related scientific field to join our incredible team in a paid full time 10-week summer internship program.

Join us as we celebrate 100 years of supporting the global scientific community with reliable biomaterials, including cell lines, bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms from our extensive and diverse ATCC catalogue.

Apply here to be considered for 2 ATCC Virology focused Summer Internship Projects:

Associate Biologist Intern - Virology, Federal Solutions

Project Involvement: Propagate and characterize an HIV-1 reporter infectious clone plasmid, transform it into prokaryotic cells, extract and purify the plasmid, and verify its integrity using restriction enzyme digestion.
• Laboratory Work: Gain practical experience in plasmid extraction, purification, and characterization through agarose gel electrophoresis.
• Routine Tasks: Learn laboratory safety and aseptic techniques, transform prokaryotic cells, purify plasmids, perform restriction enzyme digestion, and conduct gel electrophoresis.
• Data Analysis: Interpret results from gel electrophoresis and enzyme digestion, understanding band patterns and molecular weight markers.
• Documentation: Accurately record experimental procedures and results in lab notebooks.

Associate Biologist Intern - Virology, Quality Control

• Project Involvement: Work on cell culture, viral titer, cytopathic effect recognition, immunofluorescence, and other tasks according to detailed instructions.
• Laboratory Work: Conduct experiments to examine the impact of various materials, chemicals, environments, and physical conditions on biological materials using standard scientific methods.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data, make observations, and report results accurately in notebooks, batch records, and databases.
• Routine Tasks: Follow organizational policies to resolve routine issues and learn professional concepts.

• Manufacturing Operations: Manufacturing of biological products by following standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other controlled documents. Maintain laboratory safety, operations, equipment, and supplies.
• Documentation: Maintain production batch records in compliance with good laboratory practices. Collect, analyze, and report data, ensuring meticulous documentation.
• Continuous Learning and Problem-Solving: Master aseptic technique, gain experience with various cell lines and organisms, and tackle routine challenges in alignment with organizational policies.

Program Qualifications:

• Must currently be enrolled as rising 3rd or 4th year undergraduate, or within 12 months of graduating from a BS or MS academic degree program at an accredited college or university, majoring in biology, cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or a related science.
• Must be able to complete a 10-week consecutive full-time internship in Manassas, VA.

• Deemed Export Control Notice: To comply with U.S. export control laws, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or have specific authorization under U.S. export control laws.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Prior experience in an undergraduate biological science lab, following safety procedures and properly handling biologicals and/or chemicals.
• Hands on laboratory experience and aseptic technique.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to follow laboratory safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment.

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow strict protocols and corporate policies and procedures.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, computer skills, and the ability to critically analyze data sets.

The expected compensation for this role is $28.00 per hour.

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