Intern - Neurology

Job description

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.