Biotechnology Education Lab Technician

About the Opportunity Support biotechnology education across Massachusetts while gaining hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology and genetic engineering! Job Summary We are looking for 2 interns to serve as a lab technician, supporting Amgen Biotech Experience MA biotech education outreach program, its educators and students (1 high school student and 1 post-graduate) In additional to general lab skills, applicant will be expected to partake in a self-directed research project related to the ABE MA content area. Lastly, applicant should also be comfortable with participating in the creation of educational materials and/or supporting communications work, like a social media page/newsletter. What You Will Do Follow SOPs to prepare laboratory reagent stocks and materials Construct customized laboratory reagent and equipment kits for science educators (up to 7 kits/month) Utilize aseptic technique to prepare materials involving bacterial specimens Support delivery of high-quality biotechnology learning experiences across Massachusetts Research Opportunity Design and manage an independent research project related to biotechnology concepts, techniques, or equipment used in ABE MA curricula Choose your own topic or select from provided project ideas Education & Outreach Impact Create an educational activity, classroom resource, or instructional deliverable for participating teachers Contribute tools that help students succeed in biotechnology learning Ideal Candidates Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related students/recent graduates Experience using micropipettes, autoclaves, and gel electrophoresis equipment, with willingness to learn additional equipment. Detail-oriented and organized Able to work independently Comfortable following protocols and safety procedures Interested in laboratory science and experiential STEM education Position Type Temporary Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy. Pay Rate: $20/hour Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.    Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.