Intern - Neurology

BPG Bio, Inc • Waltham, MA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The successful intern will provide scientific support to the Neurology group, working on validation of novel targets and assay development for neurodegeneration.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a BS or MS Degree program
• Basic understanding of biology/neurobiology and training on bench such as pipetting and concentration calculation/solution preparation.

Responsibilities

• Train and perform sample preparation, sample weighing and handling, pipetting, calculations, and assay reagent preparation.
• Train and assist with aseptic culture of mammalian cells including sub-cultivation, cell counting, and calculation of seeding densities.
• Train and assist with generation and characterization of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), including molecular biology and microscopy analyses.
• Train and assist with in vitro assays for relevant endpoints (e.g., neuronal activity, intracellular trafficking and protein turnover assays).
• Prepare excel sheets for data analysis and plot results
• Document daily lab work in accordance with SOPs and company policies
• Other duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees