Molecular & Cell Biology Summer Intern Job at Vir Biotechnology, Inc.
Vir Biotechnology is a commercial-stage immunology company focused on combining immunologic insights with cutting-edge technologies to treat and prevent serious infectious diseases. Vir has assembled four technology platforms that are designed to stimulate and enhance the immune system by exploiting critical observations of natural immune processes. Its current development pipeline consists of product candidates targeting COVID-19, hepatitis B and hepatitis D viruses, influenza A and human immunodeficiency virus.
We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company passionate about equality, inclusion, and respect. When everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best, we will collectively deliver outstanding results. We are proud to have been ranked the fastest-growing company in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™.
The goal of our internship program is to give students who want to work in the biotech industry a meaningful learning experience.
This is a paid internship where you will learn skills and get hands-on experience to help you in your future career.
At the end of the program, all interns have to give a formal presentation about their work. Please note that no relocation assistance nor sponsorship is provided for the internship program at this time.
JOB SUMMARY:
Vir Biotechnology is looking for an intern to join our drug discovery team in San Francisco. The intern, under guidance of a mentor, will design and implement cell and molecular biology assays to support the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics to treat infectious diseases. You are a student who wants to use what you have learned in the classroom to help develop drugs in an industry R&D setting. You will work within a collaborative team of other passionate scientists and gain exposure to multiple projects that span several stages of the drug discovery process. This creates an exciting work environment with professional development opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Learn and apply principles of pharmacology to drug discovery
- Contribute to design, execution, and analysis of laboratory-based experiments using molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and microbiology approaches in a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment
- Collaborate with teammates to provide input and get feedback on experimental design and analysis
- Prepare written documents and present findings to team members
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Currently enrolled in accredited college or university and pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in Cell Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Bacteriology, or related field of study. Must have completed (at minimum) the sophomore year of college
- At least one year of academic laboratory research experience in a biological sciences discipline is required
- Conceptual understanding of and hands-on experience with molecular, cellular, and microbiological approache
- Work full time (35-40 hours per week)
- Able to work independently, set priorities, and complete important deliverables
- Record keeping and communication skills with demonstrated attention to detail
- Motivated team player with experience with problem-solving
- Work onsite in San Francisco office
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERN/CO-OP POSITIONS:
- Commit to an entire session (typically 12 weeks in the summer or fall) and commit to the number of hours needed
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age before the scheduled start date
- If you are assigned to work in the lab areas, please be advised that you may be required or recommended to have your Hep B vaccination, flu vaccine and/or TB testing
- Application deadline: March 31, 2023
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Vir's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person's experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes: compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir benefits and perks such as: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, child care reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401K match and lunch for all lab essential personnel!
Vir is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Human Resources to request accommodation.
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