Summer Intern, In Vitro Assays, Vector Biosciences

Duration: 2 Months

The role of this project is to help in the implementation of in vitro 3D cell culture models for gene therapy (such as organoids and engineered muscle tissue). The intern will carry out an independent project answering scientific questions. The responsibilities involve performing laboratory experiments for project needs, optimizing laboratory protocols, and communicating methodologies and results in team meetings

• Culturing and maintaining various cell lines, including induced pluripotent stem cells
• Planning and performing basic molecular biology experiments RNA, DNA and protein extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR, Western blot and ELISAs
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental results
• Optimizing laboratory protocols and procedures
• Keeping clear records of experiments performed
• Presenting results in Vector Biosciences team meetings

The intern will receive experience in state-of-the-art in vitro technologies such as induced pluripotent stem cells and functional organoid systems. By joining the in vitro assays team, the intern will get an understanding of a completion of a project from start to finish, and how this is integrated with the pipeline eventually providing treatment to patients. They will contribute to team's productivity and get exposed to culture and work environment of a large pharmaceutical company and interact with scientists coming from diverse backgrounds. Finally, the intern will have the opportunity to receive mentoring and training from experienced scientists at different levels

Intern Qualifications and Skills

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in life sciences
• Must have an interest in pursuing a career in Life Sciences/Biotech/Pharmaceuticals
• Interest in cell and stem cell biology, and in vitro assays
• Ability to manage workload effectively under supervision