Tech Student - Ecosystem Science

Organization and Job ID
Job ID: 312018
Directorate: Earth & Biological Sciences
Division: Biological Sciences
Group: Biological Systems
Job Description
The Ecosystem Sciences and Chemical Biology Teams within the Biological Sciences Division at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are seeking an undergraduate tech intern to support lab upkeep and research activities. Work involves a variety of tasks including laboratory cleanup and organization, cleaning dishes, autoclaving, organizing sample storage, restocking commonly used reagents and supplies, and preparing media and solutions. Ability to follow verbal instructions and detailed written protocols is crucial. Attention to detail during sampling handling and subsequent data entry and an ability to bring tasks to completion are key.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be degree-seeking students enrolled at an accredited college or university. Candidates must be taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall GPA of 2.5.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates who have been introduced to sterile technique in an entry level microbiology course and/or have taken an entry level chemistry lab and understand molarity calculations and preparation of buffered solutions preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Battelle Memorial Institute (BMI) at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All BMI staff must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. BMI is an E-Verify employer. Learn more at jobs.pnnl.gov.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via https://jobs.pnnl.gov/help.stm
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
Directorate: Earth & Biological Sciences
Job Category: Undergraduate Internships
Group: Biological Systems Science
Opening Date: 2021-04-23
Closing Date: 2021-05-07