Nucleic Acid Analytics Intern
SonoThera•South San Francisco, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Gene Therapy group at SonoThera is seeking to hire a Nucleic Acid Analytics Intern to become an integral part of the gene therapy drug development effort. This intern will support efforts to characterize gene therapy vectors delivery efficiency in diverse preclinical models. The Nucleic Acid Analytics Intern will think critically and have the desire and ability to learn new techniques. The intern will need to be adaptable, perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment, and have basic technical experience in preparing samples for RNA and DNA analyses.
Requirements
- Eagerness for learning
- Basic understanding of high school level biology / chemistry
- Creativity and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to achieve technical and corporate milestones.
- Strong verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong record-keeping and organizational skills.
- Basic technical experience in preparing samples for RNA and DNA analyses.
Responsibilities
- Tissue / sample handling
- Assay execution (DNA and RNA extraction from animal tissues, ddPCR, RT-qPCR)
- Safe lab practices and basic laboratory skills
- Data analysis, slide preparation, and presentation
- Documentation (i.e. Benchling) and organizational skills
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Hourly pay is based on current degree level
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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