Biotic Insect Testing Intern
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Indigo improves grower profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health through the use of natural microbiology and digital technologies. Utilizing beneficial plant microbes and agronomic insights, Indigo works with growers to sustainably produce high quality harvests. The company then connects growers and buyers directly to bring these harvests to market. Working across the supply chain, Indigo is forwarding its mission of harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA, with additional offices in Memphis, TN, Research Triangle Park, NC, Sydney, Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and São Paulo, Brazil. http://www.indigoag.com/
Responsibilities:
- Weekly meeting attendance where experiments and execution for the week are discussed
- Assist in the execution of experiments by performing delicate laboratory procedures that require focus and attention to detail
- Collect the desired/planned high quality, well referenced and annotated data on laboratory experiments in Laboratory Notebook
- Maintain a record of communications with other members of the organization, ensuring data and results sharing
- Demonstrate an ability to improve assays and protocols, through observation and scientific knowledge
Competencies:
- Background in life sciences, preferably with knowledge of entomology, microbiology, plant biology.
- Basic laboratory experience, including sterile technique
- Ability to translate a research plan into a well-executed experiment
- Experience in data management and analysis using basic statistical tests
- Proven track record of completing tasks and projects
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Creative, high energy, enthusiastic, positive attitude
- Speaks and writes clearly and articulately
- Alignment with Indigo’s mission and core values
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