Research Intern, Translational Biology
The Role:
Life Edit is seeking a curious, enthusiastic and self-motivated intern researcher with a strong interest in gaining experience in genome engineering and gene editing technologies to be part of a highly collaborative team focused on advancing Life Edit’s RNA-guided editing systems. As an intern in the Translational Biology department, the selected candidate will work to develop and characterize gene editing systems for targeting diseases. A successful candidate will join our team and make significant contributions to our scientific platforms.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
- Support efforts to evaluate and optimize Life Edit gene editing systems in mammalian cells to select optimal systems for therapeutic development
- Maintain cell culture of various mammalian cell lines
- Execute mammalian cell transfections to assess gene editing systems using high throughput screening
- Perform cell-based assays to evaluate Life Edit’s genome editors
- Analyze experimental data and present scientific results at team research meetings
- Maintain meticulous records of experimental methods, tool development, and protocols
- Work with a collaborative team to troubleshoot experimental procedures
Requirements:
- Undergraduate student (includes Juniors and Seniors) pursuing a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioengineering or a related field
- Experience in cell culture techniques including maintaining cell lines and transfecting cells, and analyzing mammalian cells using cell-based assays is highly preferred
- Experience with molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, DNA/RNA extraction and purification, and NGS library preparation is highly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Why join Life Edit and the ElevateBio ecosystem?
Life Edit Therapeutics is an integrated subsidiary of ElevateBio, a technology-driven cell and gene therapy company that is accelerating access to the cutting-edge technologies and expertise that can change the future of medicine. Our integrated model combines multiple R&D technology platforms – including Life Edit gene editing – and cGMP manufacturing to power the discovery and development of advanced therapeutics. Our ecosystem is designed to enhance speed, delivery, and probability of success to change patient lives.
Life Edit is an integral part of ElevateBio’s ecosystem of platform technologies and is pioneering focused next-generation gene editing technologies and therapeutics. Located in Durham, NC, members of Life Edit work closely with the ElevateBio Research and Development and BaseCamp manufacturing teams in Waltham, MA. Life Edit is advancing therapeutic programs in collaboration with industry partners while building its own internal pipeline of gene editing therapies. We are looking for a unique individual who can continue to lead the cultural development of Life Edit and build on its momentum as an integral part of the ElevateBio ecosystem.
Our Mission:
To power the creation of life-transforming cell and gene therapies, at a speed the world deserves.
Our Vision:
We seek to be the world’s most indispensable cell and gene therapy technology company, redefining how companies operate, how products are created and how disease is treated.
ElevateBio is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. ElevateBio will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
