Intern - Immunoanalytical at MEADOWHAWK BIOLABS INC – Marlborough, Massachusetts

Immunoanalytical and Molecular Assays (IMA) Intern

About the Opportunity:

Meadowhawk Biolabs is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to join our Immunoanalytical and Molecular Assays (IMA) Group as a paid IMA Intern at our Marlborough, MA location. We are a Contract Research Organization (CRO) founded by an experienced team of industry veterans over 4 years ago.

This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to gain foundational laboratory experience and exposure to the life sciences industry within a fast-paced, collaborative CRO environment. The ideal candidate is curious, dependable, and eager to learn while contributing to day-to-day laboratory operations.

We are considering candidates available for:

· Full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer

· Part-time (10–20 hours/week) during the fall and spring semesters

Scheduling flexibility is available within reasonable operational needs.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Under close supervision and in compliance with established procedures and safety requirements, the intern will support IMA activities including, but not limited to:

· Logging, storage, and disposition of study materials, samples, and consumables

· Assisting with startup and shutdown of various types of laboratory equipment

· Collection and storage of biological and chemical waste in accordance with safety guidelines

· Preparation of basic chemical and biological solutions following defined procedures

· Maintaining organization and cleanliness of laboratory operational areas

· Performing other clearly defined duties as assigned.

Training will be provided for all assigned tasks.

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree in a scientific discipline

· No prior laboratory experience required; prior experience is a plus.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in place of the criteria listed above.

Skills:

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

· Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment

· Capable of managing time effectively and handling multiple tasks

· Clear written and verbal communication skills

· Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

· Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Personal Attributes:

In addition to the skills described above, the ideal candidate will be collaborative, open-minded, self-aware, and flexible. They will remain persistent and optimistic when faced with challenges or uncertainty and will take ownership of assigned responsibilities and decisions.

Compensation:

The target base hourly rate for this position is $18 per hour. The specific rate for this position may vary and will be based upon factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s experience, education, and skills.

About Meadowhawk Biolabs:

Meadowhawk Biolabs is a well-funded CRO founded by industry veterans over 4 years ago with operations based in the two dominant US Biohubs – Boston & San Francisco. Driven by a set of clear company values, Meadowhawk Biolabs seeks to make a difference and be the partner of choice with its pharmaceutical and biotech clients in their quest to bring new therapeutics and treatments to market. We seek to provide our clients with the highest quality data with fast turnround time and unrivaled client service while maintaining a focus upon technology, scientific and operational innovation.

Our success depends on building an exceptional team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognizing that collaboration and respect are critical to our shared success.