Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · 11 hours ago
FDA Internship - Biofilm Associated Medical Device Related Infections
Silver Spring, MD
Internship
Onsite
InternThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a research internship opportunity at the FDA focused on biofilms associated with medical device-related infections. The role involves developing detection methods for biofilms, assessing antimicrobial effectiveness, and gaining hands-on experience in microbiology and biochemistry experiments.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Learn how to implement biofilm growth methods and trouble shoot biofilm experiments on medical device materials
Gain expertise in performing experiments, analyzing data, and interpreting results, using analytical methods of microbiology and biochemistry
Learn how to effectively communicate results to a wide scientific audience
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or have received a bachelor's or master's in a relevant field (e.g., biology, microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science), with completion by May 31, 2026
Degree must have been received within the past five years
Degree: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 5/31/2026 11:59:00 PM
Affirmation: I have lived in the United States for at least 36 out of the past 60 months. (36 months do not have to be consecutive.)
I have read the FDA Ethics Requirements
Benefits
Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program.
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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