Molecular Diagnostics Intern 12 weeks (Unpaid)

Job Description

Acutis is seeking motivated and enthusiastic interns to join our clinical molecular laboratory team. The unpaid 8-week internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in molecular diagnostics, specifically focusing on urinary tract infection (UTI) testing. Interns will be trained through a structured program that includes orientation, shadowing experienced technologists, and hands-on practice with laboratory techniques.

Interns may have the opportunity to apply for a NYS Restricted License in Molecular Diagnostics.

The Molecular Diagnostics Intern responsibilities include :

• Participate in an orientation program that includes laboratory tours, safety protocols, and administrative tasks.
• Shadow laboratory technologists to understand the workflow of molecular testing and UTI processing.
• Training in accessioning samples.
• Learn and perform various laboratory techniques, including pipetting, sample processing, and data analysis.
• Engage in hands-on practice with contrived samples to develop skills in UTI sample plating, extraction, and PCR.
• Review and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to UTI testing and viral processing.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and protocols.
• Undergo assessments to track progress.
• Deliver a final presentation.

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