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Closed CLOSING DATE: 28/02/2015

IBioIC (Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre)

IBioIC Summer Internship

Undergraduate Degree

Closing Date:: 28/02/2015
Skill:: Science and environment
Region:: Glasgow
Salary: £6.50 p/hour
Length:: 12 weeks
Ref code: LTEVRIHYVH

Placement summary

IBioIC has a fantastic opportunity available for a science graduate to be based with our project team at our site in Glasgow city centre. This 12-week placement will see the successful candidate rotate round all business areas offered by IBioIC and cover a range of different projects.

Job description

Project Description

This role covers all business areas of IBioIC and the successful candidate will rotate around each department and be allowed to work on different projects alongside members of the project team. The role is varied in nature and will allow the successful candidate to gain insight into the workings of an innovation centre.

Placement Objectives

To contribute to the management and support of funded projects
To assist the business development team
To contribute to the skills programme and in particular assist the skills team in STEM and outreach activities and events Main Tasks
Help update marketing and communications plan for IBioIC for website and newsletter
Assist BD team in looking for new business opportunities
Develop relationships with existing customer base
Assist events team in scoping out future events
Attend and participate in project meetings
Assist PM with assessment of project applications
Assist SPM in recruitment of students, STEM and outreach events

Qualifications

This placement is part of Skills Development Scotland’s ‘Life Sciences CV Competition’. Please ensure that you have read all of the following information before submitting an application: http://bit.ly/LifeSciencesComp. These placements are only open to undergraduate students in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year, who are studying a Life Science Degree in Scotland.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

• Self-motivated • Good time management • Willing manner • Hard working

Desirable Skills

N/A

Benefits

Company benefits

Invaluable experience gained in a fast moving emerging industry with the opportunity to liaise with biotechnology companies

Placement benefits

As part of the ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, the candidate will benefit from support from the ScotGrad Team and may have access to training.

Additional information

Location: Glasgow but with travel throughout Scotland

Planned interview date: TBC

Preferred start date: 01/07/2015