Introduction
In-plant training (also termed, industrial training) provides undergraduates with laboratory research experience in molecular biology and genetics.
Selected in-plant trainees, shall be merited with academic credit for their training at our institute, & will have the opportunity of supporting the IRD mission, under staff researcher guidance, by participating in research.
In-plant trainees work under the close observation and mentorship of a supervisor.
Objectives
- Develop the trainee’s ability to formulate novel research ideas in the fields of biotechnology & biomedical sciences.
- Build the trainee’s capacity & skills by providing hands-on experience in;
| Research proposal writing | Budgeting & finance management |
| Development & optimization of protocols | Manuscript writing |
| Development & optimization of Standard Operating Procedures | Presentation delivery |
| Grant proposal writing | Research based documentation & log-keeping |
| Resource management | Analysis & interpretation of molecular biology & biomedical research data |
- Engage the trainee in on-going research projects alongside laboratory researchers, in order to provide hands-on technical skills in molecular biology;
| DNA & RNA Extraction: Human, Plant & Animal tissue. | DNA Sequence Analysis |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) | Bioinformatics |
| Agarose Gel Electrophoresis |
- Enhance the trainee’s soft-skills in research & academics;
| Cover letter and CV writing | Inculcate professionalism |
| Interview skills | Improve communication skills |
| Workshops & seminar sessions | Enhance capacity for teamwork |
Program Structure
Through the in-plant training program, the trainee will engage in the disciplines of Human, Animal & Plant genetics.
Program Structure
Prerequisite
- BSc(or reading) in Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or any other related field.
- Fluent in English and possesses good academic writing skills.
- Able to work independently and efficiently in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (MS word, Excel & PowerPoint).
- Familiar with Windows Operating System.
- Knowledge in basic statistics and bioinformatics will be beneficial.
- Prior research experience would be an added advantage.
Application
Apply to the in-plant trainee program by sending us your updated CV with a Cover Letter including your discipline of interest via [email protected].
Ensure that you use the phrase “Genetics In-plant Training Program” as the subject line of your email.
This will help your application standout during the identification process.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email for a short interview.
Further information; please contact us on 011 218 6832.
Prospective Trainee Application Details
Please fill and submit the in-plant trainee application form.
Enrollment
In-Plant Training Fee Structure
We believe in making the education and training that we provide, affordable for all qualified applicants. We support trainees in building a solid foundation early in their career, through the affordable training provided at our state of the art laboratory, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Therefore, we have structured our in-plant training program fees as follows;
| Duration (Weeks) | Fee (LKR) | Refundable Deposit (LKR) | Total Fee (LKR) |
| 06 – 12 | 60,000.00 | 5000.00 | 65,000.00 |
| 14 – 20 | 70,000.00 | 5000.00 | 75,000.00 |
| 22 – 24 | 80,000.00 | 5000.00 | 85,000.00 |
Selected Graduates & undergraduates seeking practical experience in Molecular Biology & Genetic research are required to pay for laboratory training according to the following scheme.
| Duration (Months) | Starting Fee (LKR) | Refundable Deposit (LKR) | Total Fee (LKR) |
| 03 | 65,000.00 | 5000.00 | 70,000.00 |