Internship in life science laboratory skills

Programme suitability

• Suitable for UG & PG learners from biochemistry, microbiology, plant science, animal science, biotechnology, food science and technology, biomedical, pharmacology etc.
• Suitable for UG & PG learners who are about to start research works in their curriculum
• Suitable for passouts who want to refresh their laboratory knowledge before interviews.
• Suitable for interdisciplinary learners who want to explore basics of life science laboratory for higher research purposes.
• Suitable for entry level academic staff to refresh lab related skills.

What is covered in this programme?

• About laboratory landscape

  Domain Overview: Exploring the unique workflows and goals across various sectors, including Microbiology, Toxicology, Virology, Genetic Engineering, and Analytical Chemistry.
  Specialised Environments: Understanding the distinct requirements for handling Plant and Animal Cell Cultures, as well as the ethical and procedural standards for Animal Handling.

• About laboratory tools

  Instrumentation: Introduction to various Laboratory Equipment and their specific applications.
  Labware Mastery: Learning proper usage of essential Glassware and Plasticware, ensuring precision and preventing cross-contamination.

• Fundamental science behind essential skills

  Sterilisation Techniques: Diving into physical and chemical sterilisation methods to maintain an aseptic environment.
  Chemical Preparation: Getting exposure to Solution, Reagent, and Buffer Preparation, including the essential mathematical calculations that ensure experimental accuracy.

• Safety, Compliance & Execution

  Safety Standards: Understanding Material Safety Data Sheets and chemical hygiene to mitigate risks.
  Regulatory Alignment: Learning to perform experiments according to standard regulations and strictly following Standard Operating Procedures.

• Observation, data analysis & Interpretation

  Laboratory Observation: Developing a keen eye for detail during experiments to capture real-time data and troubleshoot anomalies.
  Statistical Analysis: Utilising statistical tools to validate the reliability and significance of experimental results.
  Scientific Communication: Learning the skill of Interpreting Results and writing professional Discussion sections that link data to scientific conclusions.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have, or be in the process of obtaining, a degree in the field of life sciences from a government-approved institution, college, or university.
• The eligible age range for applicants is between 18 and 39 years.
• School students and diploma holders are not eligible for this programme.

Programme specifications

Specifications	Details
Programme duration	14 days (14 days)
Programme code	BOI035
Programme conducting type	Online
Language of learning	English
Daily timing(s)	Any time of your preference in a day
Daily tasks	Yes, Applicable
Learning frequency options (You can take up the programme in any of the frequency mode according to your available timings)	(Click here to know more)
Daily time requirement	45 to 90 min per day for very active learners 90 to 120 min per for moderately active learners 120 to 150 min for slow learners
Certificate options	Hard copy or E-certificate. You can also opt for no certification.
Minimum marks required for certification	40%

Fees