Community was fun and engaging. Everyone was there to help you. Got a lot of hands-on experience at industrial level. Multiple presentations were given so it was a good opportunity to become more comfortable with public speaking/presenting.
What I wish was different
Interns worked on one project. We were exposed to several other intern projects through weekly meetings, however, it would have been interesting/helpful to be able to work on other projects to get more experience. You did become very knowledgeable about your project though, so it had its positives and negatives.
Advice
Extroverts would work well in the technical manufacturing department. If you're introverted, a more R&D position may work better for you. Overall, it was a great internship, and I would highly recommend.
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Market Research Intern
May 2019 • Westbrook, ME
What I liked
I really enjoyed the team of people I worked with and the overall intern program.
What I wish was different
Nothing! It was an amazing experience!
Advice
Don’t be scared to put your ideas out there in the larger conversations, you’ll often have a different perspective.
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Intern
May - June 2019 • Memphis, TN
What I liked
The other workers
What I wish was different
The from 3rd and 1st shift
Advice
Drink lots of coffee
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Multiplex Serology Intern
June - August 2019 • Westbrook, ME
What I liked
The company was very intern oriented and focused on teaching new lab and presentation skills.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to assist with the team's project!
Advice
If you're excited about the job and interested in learning more about the company and research happening, you'll fit right in here.
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Fiber Technician
September 2018 • Roswell, GA
What I liked
The people are great. Like family.
They are very helpful. They stick to procedure. Funny people too.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Always stick to procedure. If you don't you will have to answer to your actions
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Communications Intern
June - August 2018 • Westbrook, ME
What I liked
Not much. It was a big company with a lot of resources (gym, cafes, opportunities). Research and Development department is incredible.
What I wish was different
They didn't need me as an intern. Had to struggle to find work. Wish it had been more challenging and engaging.
Advice
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Medical Lab Technician
July 2018 • Totowa, NJ
What I liked
The notion that I was getting experience related to my field of study
What I wish was different
The hours are rather long and strenuous. The work is quite repetitive
Advice
Make sure it works with your schedule
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Biochemistry/Chemistry R&D Intern
May - August 2019 • Westbrook, ME
What I liked
Highly structured R&D style internship. Each intern has their own individual research question they are trying to solve and work with a mentor to develop a project. Program begins with a poster symposium and ends with a research presentation. Regular meetings with other interns to practice talking about the research. Lots of fun intern activities as well.
What I wish was different
Wish there had been a bit more shadowing of the full time employees of the company and/or opportunities to see other departments within R&D.
Advice
Apply early and fill out as many aspects of the application as you can even if they are optional. Ask lots of questions during the internship! If you get an interview, rank which projects sound the most interesting to you.
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Technical Manufacturing Intern
May - August 2019 • Westbrook, ME
What I liked
I really enjoyed how the internship wasn't about doing others' side work. The internship assigned us project to work on that impacted our department. I also loved that the interviews were behavioral, since they really emphasized that you are meant to learn AT internships, not get an internship because you know everything already.
What I wish was different
Advice
Mentors and other workers are there to help you understand how to do something and explain the science behind it if they can, so don't worry about not understanding it fully at first. The people are so kind and willing to sit down with you and draw figures to help you understand according to your learning style.
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Temporary Lab Associate: Parasitology
May - August 2021 • Westborough, MA
What I liked
The people and management were really nice and it was a good experience. I really enjoyed the fast paced environment.
