Are you interested to learn about techbio, drug discovery, and plant synthetic biology? Fresh off of a $68M series B, Enveda is looking for a Synthetic Biology Intern to join our team!
The contribution you will make:
As an intern on the Synthetic Biology team at Enveda, you will utilize your molecular biology skills and passion for plant functional genomics to collaborate across teams to improve the way we discover drugs from plants. You will work closely with an experienced Enveda plant breeder & geneticist in their mission to identify and characterize unique plant compounds for the drug discovery platform.
Employee Promise: Using imagination and dedication, we are working to improve human health and give hope to patients everywhere. Our work together is empowering and collaborative, enabling each of us to do our best work.
You get to collaborate on:
- Work closely with experienced synthetic biologists to understand Enveda’s drug discovery platform
- Grow and maintain a diverse collection of plant species
- Perform DNA, RNA, protein, and metabolite extractions
- Opportunity to own your own plant metabolomics project from start to finish
- Learn about drug discovery, techbio, natural products chemistry, plant genetics, and metabolomics
Who will thrive in this role?
- Self-motivated with the ability to perform independent research
- Outstanding organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to clearly convey scientific results via data visualization and in writing
- Experience with PCR, next-generation sequencing, cloning, and metabolomics
- (Preferred) Experience in plant tissue culture and transformation
- (Preferred) Experience in agronomy, botany, horticulture, or a related field working with large populations of plants
- If you don’t meet all of the requirements listed here, we still encourage you to apply. No job description is perfect, and we might find an even more suitable opportunity that matches your experience.
What to expect in the interview process:
- Hiring Manager interview (45 min)
- Synthetic Biology Team interview (60 min)
- Offers - no later than March 31, 2023
- May-August 2023 internship (dates are flexible)
- Please state in your application if you are interested in full-time employment
Some of the total rewards of working here:
- Culture: Enveda lives for people
- Salary: $5,000/mo for 3 month internship
- Work-Life Harmony
Come join us!
Our employees are the lifeblood of our work and our inspiration to press on. Together we’ve built a special place here—a drug discovery platform that’s unique in the world with an incredible team collaborating in a creative, transformative culture. Our mission is to bring hope to patients everywhere. Our progress towards that goal would not be possible without talented people like you.
Enveda’s values
• Don’t rush, but don’t wait. • Over-communicate and follow up by default. • No question or comment is incorrect, silly, or basic. • Listen to, learn from, grow with, and help grow your team. • Always say what you really think - with positive intent. • Be an Intrapreneur. • Celebrate your wins, and also your failures. • We are One Enveda. • Be courageous.
We value your uniqueness
One of life’s gifts is to interact with a variety of people. Each of us has a unique story that shapes how we view the world, and solve problems. Learning from each other enhances our collective wisdom while achieving better outcomes at a faster clip. People from all kinds of backgrounds can succeed in all kinds of roles.
Our work environment appreciates the contributions of every person. Working together is how we produce results that illuminate our Purpose - To Deliver Hope To Every Patient. One-Enveda is a company value because success depends on trusting, working relationships that respect the commonality and differences of people.
At Enveda we are building a place where every person can do the best work of their lifetime.
Enveda is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
