Biosafety and Biosecurity Intern

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Overview

Biosafety Support

The intern will assist with a variety of biosafety tasks that may evolve over the course of the summer based on program needs and intern interests. Responsibilities may include:

• Assist with laboratory walkthroughs and inspections to verify biosafety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Review and organize biosafety documentation, including standard operating procedures, protocols, and plans.
• Support biosafety training preparation, updates, and resource development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Biosecurity Projects

• Conduct biosecurity assessments, including evaluation of laboratory access controls.

• Collect and analyze data to identify trends, gaps, or vulnerabilities in biosecurity practices.

• Develop recommendations for improvement aligned with institutional and federal requirements.

• Support standard operating procedure and training material development related to U.S. biosecurity policies.
• Compile findings into a written report and present your recommendations to the EHS leadership team, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and other stakeholders as applicable. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Education & Physical Requirements: 

• Completion of at least one year of college in biology, public health, or related field by internship start date.

• Ability to walk through laboratories and multiple campus locations throughout the day. 

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment. 

Required Skills and Abilities

• Dual Focus: Gain experience across both biosafety and biosecurity within a large academic research enterprise.
• Professional Mentorship: Work closely with a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to improving biological safety and security practices. 

• Real-World Impact: Support active laboratories and ongoing safety programs that directly affect research operations.

• Career Preparation: Develop transferable skills in risk assessment, compliance, documentation, and communication.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Detail-oriented students interested in biosafety, biosecurity, public health, or laboratory compliance.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to present data clearly. 

• Self-motivated and analytical thinkers with a strong ability to solve complex problems. 

Job Description

Complete assignments, as requested. Required Education and Experience Will vary depending on the specific title of the position.  Some undergraduate/graduate positions may specify a student of a specific degree program, field of study, etc. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Will vary depending on the specific title of the position. Physical Requirements Physical Requirements:

Job Posting Date

04/23/2026

Job Category

Temporary/Casual

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

No Grade

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly

Hourly Range

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

 
Background Check Requirements

 

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

 
Health Requirements

 

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

 
Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

 
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