Biophysics Intern
Natick, MA, United States
Job Description
Overview
The HitS DEL Biology site, a WuXi AppTec Company in US, is expanding its team to establish the Biophysical platform within the field of early drug discovery. We are seeking a highly motivated Biophysics Intern to join our team to support the screening & assay capabilities for various projects.
This internship position is located at Natick, MA.
Responsibilities
Work independently & as part of a team within the assigned core- tasks to:
Qualifications
Experience / Education
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.
The HitS DEL Biology site, a WuXi AppTec Company in US, is expanding its team to establish the Biophysical platform within the field of early drug discovery. We are seeking a highly motivated Biophysics Intern to join our team to support the screening & assay capabilities for various projects.
This internship position is located at Natick, MA.
Responsibilities
Work independently & as part of a team within the assigned core- tasks to:
- Support the biophysics platform for providing high-quality screening services.
- Follow established SOPs/workflows for biophysical characterization of binding events using SPR.
- QC assays using nanoDSF for protein analysis and preparation of screening plates.
- Data analysis, documentation, & presenting progress to internal team members.
- Additionally, have an open mind to assist in tasks outside the core objectives (if time/load permits).
Qualifications
Experience / Education
- MSc or BSc (with experience preferred) in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, biophysics or a related field.
- Must be in good academic standing and at the end of their degree or in a senior year.
- Preferred candidates must demonstrate understanding of scientific procedures in protein biochemistry and basic biophysical techniques in drug discovery, highly motivated to get hands-on experience on SPR and related technologies during the internship.
- Previous experience, or lab-based courses, projects or thesis related to the required experience, in combination with strong candidate background will also be taken into consideration.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Proficient in oral & written communication skills in English.
- Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook) & in the use of general IT systems.
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving & organizational skills.
- Self-motivated and a team player in a multi-cultural environment.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.
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