Summer Research Intern - Platform Technology (Undergraduate level)

Septerna•South San Francisco, CA

1d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Research Intern, Platform Technology will join the Biophysics team and support the development and application of biophysical assays to advance our platform technologies. This intern will work closely with scientists across functions to generate, analyze, and interpret experimental data in a collaborative lab environment. The role offers hands-on research experience and exposure to cutting-edge drug discovery technologies in a fast-paced biotech setting. Each Intern will be assigned to a single function with a specific project for the 3-month Internship term.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelors (enrolled student) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry or related field.
Ability to interpret and analyze experimental data, troubleshoot experiments, and propose solutions to research challenges.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to read and digest scientific literature
Strong organizational, problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills
Ability to efficiently manage short timelines
Authorized to work in the U.S. i.e. (applicants who require employer sponsored visas now or in the future are not eligible to apply)
Must be at least 18 years old
Ability to complete 12 consecutive weeks between May and September on-site in South San Francisco.
Enrolled currently in graduate degree at an accredited college/university and returning to the University/and or College following the internship
Strict adherence to lab safety rules and regulations

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to read and digest scientific literature.
Strong organizational, project management, problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills.
Ability to efficiently manage short timelines
Ability to keep and maintain records and experiments within an electronic lab notebook
Prior laboratory experience in biochemical or biophysical assays, with exposure to assay development and optimization is highly desired and may include but is not limited to:
Familiarity with thermal shift–based methods (DSF, nanoDSF) and/or surface-based binding assays (SPR, BLI)
Experience analyzing experimental data from equilibrium and kinetic assays
Experience with plate-based workflows, liquid handling, and data acquisition platforms
Experience with common scientific data and documentation tools (e.g., GraphPad Prism, Excel, Benchling, PowerPoint)
Experience with scientific scripting or data analysis in Python or R is a plus, particularly for automation of data analysis and visualization of large plate-based datasets
Interest in working on technically complex projects with cross-program impact