Title: Lab Technician / R&D Intern (Part time) Location: Newark, DE Schedule: Flexible schedule – 20 hours per week Type: Contract – 12 months Start date: ASAP Awesome intern / entry level opportunity for recent graduates or current students! Responsibilities: The R&D Intern will be responsible for preparing samples, conducting analytical testing, and general microbiological lab support in the Research & Development department. Responsibilities will include microbiological media preparation (liquid broth, agar plates), growing and enumerating bacterial cultures, serological and biochemical identification of bacterial cultures, executing bacterial enrichment and detection procedures in experiments involving various food-related matrices, data collection and input into a computer database, data analysis, and maintaining laboratory notebooks and other documentation as well as general laboratory maintenance. Safe and sterile handling of Biological Safety Level 2 bacteria (e. g. Salmonella, Listeria). Training will be provided. Prepare samples for external and internal customers. Maintain lab inventory of raw materials and work-in-progress materials for use in testing. Verify scales or other laboratory analytical equipment and maintain documentation. Conduct analytical tests using various antibody and molecular-based techniques. Provide back-up support for R&D labs. Maintain file documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments, batch sheets and testing logs. Procure substrate materials as well as other necessary items for the maintenance and functioning of the laboratories. Maintain a clean working area and assist with sanitation and maintenance of R&D laboratory and storage areas. Perform other duties or special projects as needed. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Strong communication, interpersonal skills and general knowledge in MS Office and Lotus Notes. Currently enrolled in Undergraduate studies with Major in Food, Biological and/or Chemical Sciences. Some Microbiology lab experience preferred. Joule, a System One division is a leader in specialized workforce solutions and integrated services. With more than 6,000 employees and roughly 50 offices throughout the U. S. we provide scientific, clinical, engineering, energy, IT, legal and administrative staffing services. For more than 40 years, we have delivered workforce solutions and integrated services to clients nationally. Recommended Skills Biology Communication Data Analysis Data Collection Experimentation Ibm Notes googletag. cmd. push(function() googletag. display(‘div-gpt-ad-1622562035780-0’); ); Apply to this job. Think you’re the perfect candidate? Apply Now $(‘. external-apply-email-saved’). on(‘click’, function (event) window. ExternalApply = window. open(‘/interstitial?url=’, ‘ExternalApply-j3v44h67w5jh6lwfg22’); ); googletag. cmd. push(function() googletag. display(‘div-gpt-ad-1600875440430-0’); ); Help us improve CareerBuilder by providing feedback about this job: Report this job Job ID: BHJOB18630_285648 CareerBuilder TIP For your privacy and protection, when applying to a job online, never give your social security number to a prospective employer, provide credit card or bank account information, or perform any sort of monetary transaction. Learn more. By applying to a job using CareerBuilder you are agreeing to comply with and be subject to the CareerBuilder Terms and Conditions for use of our website. To use our website, you must agree with the Terms and Conditions and both meet and comply with their provisions. . Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.