Subject: Internship Position with the USDA-Agricultural Research Service

Description:
This position is with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Animal
Parasitic Diseases Laboratory (APDL) located in Beltsville, MD. The mission
of the Animal Parasitic Diseases Laboratory (APDL) is to reduce parasitic
disease in livestock and poultry pathogens and their risk of transmission to
people. To do so, we study parasite biodiversity, development, genetics,
genomics, and transmission, and we study the physiological and immunological
responses of animals to such parasites, seeking vaccines and management
strategies that more effectively mitigate health risk and economic loss.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs all lab set up and assays necessary for properly conducting the
pooled sample digestion assay for Trichinella Spiralis in Pork.
- Assists with the logging in and proper storage of samples.
- Records and reports experiment results.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Use of basic laboratory equipment (weigh balances, pipettes).
• Attention to detail.
• Other training will be provided.
• Preferred Majors: Biology, Biochemistry, Animal Science, Chemistry, and
other related fields.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Completion of freshman year of college before the internship begins.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
• Enrollment in a degree‐seeking program (BA/BS, Masters, JD, MD, or
Ph.D.) at an accredited higher education institution. Students pursuing only
a credential or certificate program will be considered ineligible.
• Recent graduates are eligible if you participate within 12 months of your
graduation. Instead of providing a certification of enrollment form, you will
be required to upload a copy of your certificate of graduation or a copy of
your conferred degree.
• U.S Citizen.
• Selectee will submit an application to the Hispanic Association of
Colleges & Universities National Internship Program (www.hacu.net/hnip) that
includes official transcripts, verification of enrollment with anticipated
graduation date, and letter of recommendation from professor, advisor, or
department head on University letterhead.
• Selectee will submit fingerprints and undergo a security background
check.

Agency: Agricultural Research Service
Location: USDA/ARS/BARC-East
Building 307-C Room 134
10300 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD 21144

PAY:
• Undergraduate: $13.75/hour
• Graduate: $15.50/hour

SCHEDULE: Part‐time or full‐time based on school schedule
INTERNSHIP DATES: August 23 – December 7, 2018

How to Apply: E-mail resume to [log in to unmask] no later than
July 13, 2018.
Put “Lab Assistant” in the SUBJECT line of the email.

RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 13, 2018

Questions: For more information on the internship position, please contact:
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For more information on the HACU Program, please contact: [log in to unmask]

Contact Person: Jaime Valdovinos
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