Lab Intern

Duration: 6months

Salary: 20k per month

Duties

• Sample Preparation: Assist in collecting, handling, and preparing food, water, or environmental samples for microbiological analysis.
• Sterilization & Media Preparation: Prepare culture media, reagents, and solutions; sterilize equipment and materials using autoclaves.
• Equipment Maintenance: Help maintain lab equipment such as incubators, biosafety cabinets, microscopes, and autoclaves.
• Microbiological Testing
• Perform streak plating, pour plating, and spread plating.
• Isolate and identify microorganisms from samples.
• Conduct total plate counts, yeast and mold counts, coliform testing, etc.
• Perform gram staining and other biochemical identification tests.
• Test surfaces, air, water, and hands for microbial contamination (common in food manufacturing or pharmaceutical labs).
• Assist in routine testing of food or product samples for pathogens like Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, etc.
• Perform shelf-life studies and monitor microbial growth over time.
• Data Entry and Analysis:
• Record results accurately in lab notebooks or software systems.
• Interpret results under supervision and flag anomalies or contamination.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain Lab Records:
• Ensure proper documentation of experiments, tests, and findings (following GLP or GMP protocols).
• Assist in Report Writing:
• Help compile technical reports or summaries based on lab findings.
• Follow Safety Procedures:
• Adhere to biosafety protocols (BSL-1 or BSL-2), proper PPE usage, and lab hygiene practices.
• Learn new lab techniques, SOPs, and analytical methods.
• Molecular Techniques: PCR, DNA extraction, or electrophoresis (if the lab does molecular microbiology).

Qualifications

• BSc Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry.
• Prior internship past experience in a microbiology laboratory. Experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory will be a distinct advantage.
• Team player who is proactive and result-oriented with good interpersonal skills.