Internship on virology laboratory associate role

About programme

"Pre-industrial internship" refers to the uniquely developed skill development programme of BioLim to bridge the industrial and academic world.

'Pre-industrial role based internship' refers to the specially designed pre-industrial programme for UG, PG learners, PhD scholars and industry professionals to explore a specific job role in a particular sector.

Virology is a cornerstone of modern life sciences, playing a critical role in public health, vaccine development, and the management of infectious diseases. The continuous emergence of novel viral strains necessitates a robust workforce of skilled professionals capable of supporting diagnostic, research, and production activities. This professional skill development programme, known as an Online Pre-Industrial Internship, is specifically designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and industrial application. It aims to help learners understand the practical nuances of the virology laboratory associate job role, focusing on the essential protocols and technical expectations of the industry. By participating in this programme, learners can explore the specific responsibilities associated with a virology lab, from viral cultivation to safety compliance, within a structured virtual environment.

Programme suitability

This programme is ideally suited for undergraduate and postgraduate learners who aspire to build a career as laboratory associates, research assistants, or technical supervisors in virology-focused laboratories across the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
The programme is equally beneficial for those planning to pursue higher research or PhD programmes in virology, immunology, or public health, as it provides a clear understanding of the industrial standards required for such competitive paths.
The programme is also suitable for learners who wish to apply for research positions abroad or in premier R&D institutions will find this internship instrumental in fine-tuning their professional skill set.
The programme is open to both current students and recent graduates who want to enhance their career readiness before entering a full-time industrial role.

What is covered in this programme?

Introduction to Virology
Overview on Sample Handling in a Laboratory
Virology Laboratory Experiments
Handling of Protocols
Handling of Material Safety Data Sheets
Laboratory Observation
Statistical Analysis
Interpreting the Result and performing Discussion
General Laboratory Management
Career Scope in the Virology Sector

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	BOI032
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

For Indian students
INR 1999
No discount option currently available for this programme for overseas students. Click here to check regular offers.
E-certification applicable For hard copy Rs.300 additional

For rest of the world students
INR 2499
No discount option available for this programme for overseas students. Click here to check regular offers.
Click to see fee in USD E-certification only