Cell Culture Lab Intern
About The Position
Science is an early stage company developing technologies for a range of serious unmet medical needs. We are unafraid to take difficult technical risks, secure in the knowledge that with a clear understanding of what we are doing and with support from powerful modern tools, more progress is possible than might be immediately obvious. Regardless of role or team, the two most important factors we look for in a candidate are evidence of exceptional ability and the addition of positive energy to the group. As a small, very early stage team in a largely unstructured environment, the ability to independently orient yourself to the problems that need to be solved and then follow through is essential. We are seeking a strongly motivated Cell Culture Lab Intern to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the operation of our Stem Cell Clean Room, which produces high quality induced pluripotent stem cell lines and related downstream applications. This job will entail supporting operational excellence of stem cell culture research including but not limited to: lab organization and basic maintenance, restocking, inventory and support with basic stem cell culture work as needed. In addition, the candidate will perform quality control assays such as bioburden and sterility testing. This part time position is perfect for junior biologists and aspiring scientists with strong attention to detail and organizational skills looking to make an impact at an early stage of our company's development.
Requirements
- Experience working in lab environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in a clean room environment
- Organizational skills and ability to maintain a clean work space
- Familiarity with mammalian cell culture
Nice To Haves
- Hands on experience with mammalian cell culture
- Experience with iPSCs
- Experience with laboratory automation
- Familiarity with aseptic technique and sterile practices
- Flexible schedule
Responsibilities
- Maintain clean room organization and cleanliness
- Execute bioburden and sterility testing
- Restock consumables and support with inventory checks
- Help with basic cell culture tasks as needed (including media changes, passages, cell banking etc.)
- Adhere to clean room operational procedures
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
- Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
- Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
