Internship‑I (BT-107) - Important Questions

Describe in detail the standard format and essential components of a daily internship work report. Explain what information should be included under each heading (date, objective, activities performed, observations, instruments/consumables used, problems encountered, planned activities for next day, supervisor's remarks) and give an example entry for a typical laboratory task.

Write a detailed guideline for preparing the final internship report. The guideline should cover title page, certificate, acknowledgement, declaration, table of contents, list of figures/tables, introduction, objectives, literature review or background, methodology/work performed, results and observations, discussion, conclusions, recommendations, references and appendices. Explain the purpose of each section and list common mistakes to avoid.

Explain the laboratory safety practices to be followed during an internship in a biotechnology/biological lab. Cover personal protective equipment (PPE), safe handling of chemicals and biological materials, basic sterilization and decontamination techniques, emergency procedures, and how to document and report accidents or near-miss incidents.

Describe the classification of Biosafety Levels (BSL-1 to BSL-4). For each level, state typical laboratory practices, containment equipment and facility design considerations. Also explain the principles of biomedical and chemical waste segregation, handling and disposal that an intern must follow.

Define Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Explain their importance during an internship and outline the steps to create, follow and document an SOP for a routine laboratory procedure (e.g., preparation of buffer or sterilization of glassware).

Prepare an outline and time allocation for a 10-minute presentation summarizing your internship work. Include slide titles, key points to cover under each slide, speaker notes for discussing results, and tips for handling questions from evaluators.

Discuss the professional code of conduct expected from an intern in an industrial or research lab. Include topics such as punctuality, reporting structure, handling confidential data and intellectual property, ethical behaviour, and steps to take if asked to perform tasks outside the intern's competence or ethical boundaries.

Describe the correct way to maintain laboratory logbooks and technical notebooks during an internship. Explain practices for date/time stamping entries, recording raw data, making corrections, using unique identifiers for samples, and ensuring traceability for experiments and observations.

Explain the responsibilities of an intern in operating and maintaining laboratory instruments. Describe basic checks before using an instrument, routine calibration and maintenance documentation, and how to report instrument faults or discrepancies to supervisors.

How should an intern identify and map stakeholders in the host organization? Describe how to prepare a simple organogram showing reporting lines relevant to the intern's project, and explain the importance of understanding stakeholders for effective communication and project progress.