{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2bfff44feb8909aeb6fc0c16","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2bfff44feb8909aeb6fc0c16","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2bfff44feb8909aeb6fc0c16","title":"Lab Intern","description":"6-month Internship\nPart-TIME\nPETALUMA, CALIFORNIA\nDESCRIPTION\n\nCollidion, Inc. is seeking an intern to assist the Research & Development team. The Intern will work closely with the Director of Microbiology by assisting in antimicrobial research on various healthcare assets. We are looking for someone who is seeking to develop laboratory-based research experience in the areas of pharmaceutical and medical device.\n\nOur regulatory, research & development, operations and creative teams work together to identify and build technologies that can improve the future of patients worldwide.\n\nUnder limited supervision and the guidance of the R&D team, the intern will be responsible for the following routine tasks:\n\nMaintains the microbiology laboratory\n\nFollows established procedures and best practices\n\nPrepares bacterial and spore suspensions\n\nAssists with bacterial and spore time-kill studies\n\nAssists with gram staining, filtering, aseptic techniques, evaluation of plates and test tubes for microbial growth\n\nConducts Microbiological Analysis\n\nPrepares and maintaining culture media and solutions\n\nPerforms growth promotion testing of microbiological media\n\nEnsures testing timelines are met\n\nPerforms other miscellaneous lab maintenance activities\n\nJOB REQUIREMENTS:\n\nExperience and sound knowledge of traditional microbiological methods.\n\nMust be proficient in aseptic technique, serial dilutions, quantitative enumeration of microorganisms, and Preparation of test media.\n\nMust be proficient in microorganism culturing techniques.\n\nMust have working knowledge and experience with standard laboratory practices, including microscopes, Autoclaves, sterilizing supplies, electronic balances, pipettes, and incubation.\n\nCritical thinking skills appropriate for advanced problem-solving activities.\n\nMaintains high standards of lab safety and health.\n\nGLP documentation experience strongly preferred.\n\nRecords and maintains accurate test results and enters them into computer database.\n\nMust be capable of performing routine tasks in a self-directed manner.\n\nDesire to be part of a fast-paced dynamic research and development environment.\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMinimum 2 years of microbiological testing experience.\n\nDemonstrated knowledge of a variety of microbiological concepts, practices, and procedures\n\nDemonstrated interpersonal communication skills.\n\nMust be results oriented, a quick learner, and able to respond to the urgent needs of the team ensuring all deadlines are met.\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Suite.\n\nAbility to meet attendance standards.\n\nMust be detailed oriented, have a collaborative work attitude with strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.\n\nMust meet all laboratory, production safety, and compliance training programs at Collidion Inc.\n\nEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:\n\nCurrently a student in a Microbiology or a related major at a four-year college.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION:\n\nExtension of the position will be considered on a case-by-case basis and at the sole discretion of the company.\n\nCollidion is an equal opportunity employer.","company":"Collidion","rawCompany":"collidion","city":"Petaluma","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-01T08:59:26.628Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-1022.00","title":"Microbiologists","slug":"microbiologists"},{"code":"19-4021.00","title":"Biological Technicians","slug":"biological-technicians"},{"code":"29-2012.00","title":"Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians","slug":"medical-and-clinical-laboratory-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"},{"code":"621511","title":"Medical Laboratories","slug":"medical-laboratories"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lab Intern","description":"6-month Internship\nPart-TIME\nPETALUMA, CALIFORNIA\nDESCRIPTION\n\nCollidion, Inc. is seeking an intern to assist the Research & Development team. The Intern will work closely with the Director of Microbiology by assisting in antimicrobial research on various healthcare assets. We are looking for someone who is seeking to develop laboratory-based research experience in the areas of pharmaceutical and medical device.\n\nOur regulatory, research & development, operations and creative teams work together to identify and build technologies that can improve the future of patients worldwide.\n\nUnder limited supervision and the guidance of the R&D team, the intern will be responsible for the following routine tasks:\n\nMaintains the microbiology laboratory\n\nFollows established procedures and best practices\n\nPrepares bacterial and spore suspensions\n\nAssists with bacterial and spore time-kill studies\n\nAssists with gram staining, filtering, aseptic techniques, evaluation of plates and test tubes for microbial growth\n\nConducts Microbiological Analysis\n\nPrepares and maintaining culture media and solutions\n\nPerforms growth promotion testing of microbiological media\n\nEnsures testing timelines are met\n\nPerforms other miscellaneous lab maintenance activities\n\nJOB REQUIREMENTS:\n\nExperience and sound knowledge of traditional microbiological methods.\n\nMust be proficient in aseptic technique, serial dilutions, quantitative enumeration of microorganisms, and Preparation of test media.\n\nMust be proficient in microorganism culturing techniques.\n\nMust have working knowledge and experience with standard laboratory practices, including microscopes, Autoclaves, sterilizing supplies, electronic balances, pipettes, and incubation.\n\nCritical thinking skills appropriate for advanced problem-solving activities.\n\nMaintains high standards of lab safety and health.\n\nGLP documentation experience strongly preferred.\n\nRecords and maintains accurate test results and enters them into computer database.\n\nMust be capable of performing routine tasks in a self-directed manner.\n\nDesire to be part of a fast-paced dynamic research and development environment.\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMinimum 2 years of microbiological testing experience.\n\nDemonstrated knowledge of a variety of microbiological concepts, practices, and procedures\n\nDemonstrated interpersonal communication skills.\n\nMust be results oriented, a quick learner, and able to respond to the urgent needs of the team ensuring all deadlines are met.\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Suite.\n\nAbility to meet attendance standards.\n\nMust be detailed oriented, have a collaborative work attitude with strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.\n\nMust meet all laboratory, production safety, and compliance training programs at Collidion Inc.\n\nEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:\n\nCurrently a student in a Microbiology or a related major at a four-year college.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION:\n\nExtension of the position will be considered on a case-by-case basis and at the sole discretion of the company.\n\nCollidion is an equal opportunity employer.","datePosted":"2026-09-01T08:59:26.628Z","dateModified":"2026-09-01T08:59:26.628Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Collidion","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Petaluma","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"2bfff44feb8909aeb6fc0c16"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2bfff44feb8909aeb6fc0c16"}}