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Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · 2 months ago

WRAIR - Entomology Post Bachelor's Internship

Silver Spring, MD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$2,000/mo - $3,000/mo

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, under the Department of Defense, is offering a post bachelor's internship at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command. The selected candidate will work with the Entomology Department, gaining hands-on experience in research related to arthropod-borne diseases.

Government Administration

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Learning all aspects of current research including laboratory protocols, data analysis, and conducting literature reviews

Processing samples collected during bio-surveillance operations (i.e. mosquitoes, ticks, etc.) to include DNA extraction, sequencing and sequence analysis

Conducting literature reviews to compile information and data in support of knowledge product development (Evaluation of Environmental Exposures and Threats (E3T) reports and Walter Reed Arthropod Intelligence Threat Hub (WRAITH)

Engaging in microscopy training to identify arthropods using morphological keys

Networking with all members of the Entomology team to learn about additional research efforts

Gaining experience in standard laboratory techniques for arthropod processing, including sample collection, preservation, and preparation for molecular analysis, DNA extraction and sequencing procedures

Learning the principles of scientific communication and data interpretation