Intern - Science Education in Seattle, Washington | Careers at Fred Hu Seattle, Washington
Overview
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The Science Education Partnership (SEP) is a program for Washington state science teachers sponsored by Fred Hutch. Since its inception in 1991, 550 science teachers from across Washington state have participated, and use our resources with over 15,000 students annually. Through professional development workshops and a science mentor program, teachers learn molecular biology techniques and also have the opportunity to participate in an introductory laboratory research experience. A large component of our work is SEP's Kit Loan Program, in which, teachers partnered with SEP can borrow biotechnology supplies and equipment (kits) to use in their classroom. We provide over 70 kits on 18 different topics, including gel electrophoresis and bacterial transformation. The SEP Intern would help support the Kit Loan Program by preparing kits and assisting with tracking kit usage, thereby learning valuable skills to pursue a career in science education or science laboratory research.
Responsibilities
The SEP Intern will help in kit preparation by assisting in the following:
- Unpacking and inventorying items in returned kits
- Refurbishing kits and equipment
- Repacking kits for use in classroom
- Preparing reagents and maintain backup stocks
- Performing occasional quality control tests
- Performing data entry in FileMaker database as needed
Qualifications
- High school degree or equivalent required.
- Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate life science or education program
- College-level Biology coursework required, preferably with lab experience
- Organized, able to follow directions, punctual, and reliable
- Strong time management skills
- Detail-oriented
- Able to lift 40-50 pounds
- Must be interested in science and science education
- Associates or BA/BS degree in the life sciences or a degree in education with an emphasis in the life sciences preferred
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