Discovery Research Capsid Engineering Intern

Join the Spark Team

 

We were born of innovation, springing from the curiosity, imagination and dedication of remarkable scientists and healthcare visionaries. Our shared mission is to unlock the power of gene therapy to accelerate healthcare transformation. 

 

We don’t follow footsteps. We create the path.

 

 

 

Our Research and Technology organization is currently seeking a Summer 2024 intern to join the Discovery Capsid Engineering team.

 

Under the guidance of the Capsid Engineering Lead and a Senior Research Scientist, the Intern will work on exploring a potential method to improve AAV yield and empty/full ratios during manufacturing and contribute to novel AAV capsid discovery efforts. The intern will gain practical and hands-on experience in experimental design and execution, acquire new technical skills, experience scientific writing, and enhance communication skills in a biotechnology industry setting.

He/she will be responsible for:

• Experimental designs
• Executing scientific experiments that include but are not limited to: cell culture, research-scale AAV production and purification, and qPCR, RT-qPCR and ELISA
• Data documentation, analysis, communication of results
• Presenting data internally in the Discovery group, and delivering a poster presentation to Research and Technology at the completion of the internship

 

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a current student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university
• Majoring in a biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, virology or other biology-related degree
• Minimum availability of 10 weeks (June 3 to August 9th)
• Participation in student organizations and/or other leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience in research setting
• Knowledge of gene therapy and/or viral vectors
• Self-motivated and proactive in learning
• Demonstration of agile mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to lead

Spark takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, and external market and internal value when determining a salary for potential new employees.  The base salary range for this position is currently from $45,100-$67,700.

 

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