About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in an academic and translational research environment. You will work under the direction of a credentialed Principal Investigator on IRB-approved protocols. The role focuses on a project analyzing steroid sensitivity in patients within the area of cancer care.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate sample acquisition with the research coordinator.
- Isolate monocytes from human blood samples.
- Perform fluorescein labeled dexamethasone binding assays.
- Conduct binding studies and assist with data acquisition and analysis.
- Support laboratory maintenance and manage supply ordering.
- Complete additional tasks as assigned by physician mentors.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate student status with at least 2 years of college completed.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Experience in buffer and reagent preparation, cell tissue culture, and cell staining or cell-based assays.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently or within a team to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Education on human subject research and Good Clinical Practice is preferred.
- CITI training and certification is preferred upon acceptance.
Location & details#
- Location: Nutley, New Jersey.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- This position is paid.
About Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health is a nonprofit health care organization founded in 2016. Based in Edison, New Jersey, the company operates hospitals and provides services in home care and long term care. It employs over 25,000 people across various medical and administrative specialties. The organization supports research and higher education initiatives alongside its clinical operations.
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