Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · 9 hours ago
Tick-Borne Disease Research Internship
Edgewood, MD
Internship
Onsite
InternThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering an internship with the U.S. Department of Defense at the Vector-Borne Disease Branch. The role involves testing tick specimens using PCR, engaging in laboratory quality systems, and participating in various research activities to support public health initiatives.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Tick identification, data entry into the LIMS, tick nucleic acid isolation, and results reporting
Conducting PCR testing and tick collections in the field
Exposure to exciting and developing initiatives, such as the VBD Branch expansion of capabilities to include detection of additional infectious agents, and additional support of the DoD public health enterprise surveillance missions worldwide
Participating in the preparation of manuscripts for publication
Developing leadership skills and roles in research projects
Learning how a high-throughput laboratory at the intersection of public health, molecular biology, and entomology operates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or will be completing their degree by May 31, 2026
Degree must have been received within two years of the appointment start date
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.00
Must be 18 years of age
Preferred
Preferred fields/disciplines of study include entomology or molecular biology
Experience in molecular methods (DNA isolation and PCR), tick or other vector-borne disease research highly desired
Sound planning, organization, and problem-solving skills, have keen attention to detail, and have the ability to work as a team member
Students actively enrolled or recently graduated from Old Dominion University or Norfolk State University are strongly encouraged to apply
Benefits
Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
Training and Travel Allowance
Company
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S.
Founded in 1992
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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