Intern, Biology

Halda Therapeutics • New Haven, CT

1d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Halda is seeking an industrious individual to join the biology group for a summer internship. The candidate will be responsible for assessing the activity of compounds using various cellular and biochemical assays. This position requires cross-disciplinary interactions with fellow biologists, medicinal chemists, and structural biologists as well as a willingness to learn new techniques in a fast-paced environment. The position will be located at Science Park in New Haven, CT.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or Graduate student earning a Master’s degree in Science
• Able to thrive in a multifunctional role at a nimble, fast-growing biotech
• Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work within a team to advance drug discovery projects
• Strong work ethic, responsibility, and positive work habits with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Attention to detail and time management skills within a fast-paced environment are absolutely essential
• Able to explain experimental design and results to the team in a clear and concise manner
• Familiarity with routine laboratory applications and ability to follow standard scientific techniques and methods to perform experiments at the bench
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office is required

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute cell-based and biochemical assays to assess compound activity and mechanism of action
• Cell culture maintenance and cell line generation including transfections and transductions
• Analyze and interpret assay data to make recommendations for further experiments
• Document experimental work in our electronic lab notebook (LIMS)
• Generate timely, high-quality data and troubleshoot assays when necessary
• Contribute to scientific publications, poster presentations and patent applications
• Participate in lab management responsibilities as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern