JIFSAN is accepting applications for internships to begin in the summer The JIFSAN internship program, a collaboration between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the University of Maryland, has several positions available beginning in the summer of 2013 and continuing through the 2013-2014 academic year. JIFSAN interns must have completed at least two college semesters and be enrolled as undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park during the time of their internship. Interns are expect to work part time (8-10 hours/week) during the academic year and 30 hours/week during the summer of 2013. Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. Students who plan to graduate in December 2013 are generally not eligible. After a 100-hour volunteer commitment, interns are eligible for a paid internship at $10/hour. The application form (in Word format) and more information about the program can be found at http://www.jifsan.umd.edu/internship.htm. Complete descriptions of the open positions can be found at http://jifsan.umd.edu/internshipdatabase/internship_db.php. For more information, contact [log in to unmask] Applications can be submitted by email or delivered to 1313 Symons Hall. The deadline for applying is March 15. Applications will still be accepted after that date, but the application review process will already be underway and positions may be filled. Interns are needed for the following projects: JIP-229 Project Title: Identification and Characterization of Salmonella enterica from Spices Principal Investigator: Beaubrun, Junia JG JIP-230 Project Title: MassCode PCR spectroscopy liquid array as a tool for genetic Listeria spp Principal Investigator: Alkhaldi, Sufian JIP-237 Project Title: Investigating the Global Genomic Diversity and Evolution of Cronobacter spp. using a Next-Gen DNA Microarray technology for inclusion into the Pathogen-annotated Tracking Resource Network (PATRN) via NCTR's ArrayTrack for technology transfer to FDA Field and FERN laboratories. Principal Investigator: Tall, Ben JIP-231 Project Title: Food Safety Risk Analysis: Quantitative Risk Assessment Principal Investigator: Dennis, Sherri JIP-236 Project Title: Screening of polyclonal antibodies against gluten from specific grain and develop enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for grain specific gluten detection. Principal Investigator: Sharma, Girdhari JIP-232 Project Title: Rapid Detection and Quantitation of Gluten Using Hand-Held Diagnostic Devices Principal Investigator: Garber, Eric JIP-238 Project Title: Analysis of Chemical Contaminants in Foods Principal Investigator: Wong, Jon