Multispan, Inc.

Intern

June - August 2019 • Hayward, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed their willingness to open their entire lab for us to observe daily projects and day to day company operations. I got to participate in multiple aspects of company operations from tissue culturing to administrative aspects like storing packages. I also appreciated how they gave us some our space to make mistakes and get used to the pipetting techniques used in the company. Whenever we make mistakes, we were instructed on the methods to troubleshoot and fix our mistakes ourselves, like in the case of accidentally putting in the wrong media during cell splitting.

What I wish was different

I wish I had learned proper pipetting earlier.

Advice

Don't get frustrated if you can't get the techniques at the beginning. Have a positive attitude and come in with a willingness to improve. Take notes with a notebook to ensure you stay organized

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Biology Research Intern

October 2018 - May 2019 • Hayward, CA

What I liked

I loved the ability to learn at such a quick pace and the mentoring that I was provided. I was able to learn things very fast by being exposed to cutting edge research and excellent training. I also really enjoyed working in a team atmosphere. Everyone had a great sense of camaraderie when executing different projects which made the work efficient, successful, and enjoyable. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the ability to learn and grow at this company, which was made possible by the excellent leadership of its employees.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to learn about how to design assays and how they can be developed.

Advice

Be humble and willing to learn and to take everything in with an open mind. Be a team player and have a collaborative attitude. Always strive for your best work and look at everything as a growth opportunity.

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Cell Biology Research Intern

June 2018 • Hayward, CA

What I liked

I get excited by challenges and I enjoy learning new things. This internship gave me the opportunity to participate in fully in different aspects of how a biotech firm functions. From researching and developing a product to troubleshooting and delivering the final results.

What I wish was different

I only wish I had more time to continue to learn more about the various assays and techniques used for research and product development.

Advice

Be modest: we are constantly learning from others. Take action: if you see something that needs to be done, do it even if it seems small like emptying a trash can. Be kind/team work: we should build a world of cooperation and not competition. Be grateful: look at everything as an opportunity to grow.

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