Intern - Neurology

 Position Summary: 

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

Responsibilities (may include): 

· 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. 

Qualifications: 

• 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.