Applications Engineering Intern @ Berkeley Lights

Applications Engineering Intern

Posted on 5/17/2022

INACTIVE

Locations

Oakland, CA, USA

Experience Level

Intern

Desired Skills

Data Analysis

Java

Python

MATLAB

Requirements

Opportunities available for 3rd or 4th year Undergraduates, or Master's/PhD Candidates in Biology, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or other multidisciplinary engineering fields with exposure to biological applications
Completed coursework in molecular and cell biology, chemistry, computer programming, and engineering topics
Basic data analysis skills and understanding of statistics
Ability to convey information clearly and succinctly
Intellectually curious and passionate about developing new technology
Preference for hands-on work, with an interest in executing experiments in the lab and on our novel systems
Ability to thrive in an inter-disciplinary development team
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to clearly discuss ideas with scientists and engineers from diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

Partner with scientists and engineers to design, build, validate, and analyze biological workflows on Berkeley Lights' OptoFluidic platform
Support the Applications Engineering team in daily operations and hands-on testing of new workflows
Own a dedicated project/development activity with direct impact on current and/or future projects. Projects may include invention/optimization of new automated processes, failure/root cause analysis, and creation/validation of new analytical methods
Analyze, summarize, and present findings to audiences of various technical backgrounds
Engage in and contribute to technical discussions

Desired Qualifications

0 -3 years of experience working in a biology or engineering laboratory. Exposure to cell-culture, cell-based assays, automation, or microscopy platforms is a plus
Experience in scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, or Java) and/or laboratory automation is a plus

Here at Berkeley Lights, we think cells are awesome! Cells are capable of manufacturing cures for diseases, fibers for clothing, energy in the form of biofuels, and food proteins for nutrition. So the question is, if nature is capable of manufacturing the products we need in a scalable way, why aren’t we doing more of this? Well, the answer is that with the solutions available today, it is hard. Berkeley Lights is here to change all of that! Our extremely sophisticated proprietary technology and Beacon® and LightningTM systems accelerate the rate researchers can discover and develop cell-based products in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost of conventional, legacy research methods. Using our tools and solutions, scientists can find the best cells, the first time they look.

Our goal is to continue to collaborate with customers to drive the adoption of our technologies, making cell-based products and therapeutics more easily accessible the world over! You will play a major role here in the creation and development of these technologies, and our success will depend on you! We have been changing how the world develops cell-based products since 2011, and now our family of around 250 employees welcomes you to consider joining us on this incredible journey.

As an Applications Engineering Intern you will have opportunity to take ownership of a project with direct impact on our current or future product releases. This role is perfect for someone who thinks creatively and has aptitude for rapidly acquiring and applying new skills to solve complex problems. The ideal candidate possesses technical communication skills, an intuition for biological processes, and willingness to develop experimental and analytical techniques. In this role, you will assist in the design, improvement, and validation of new biological workflows on our OptoFluidic platform. The candidate will work with members of our Applications Engineering team and will have the opportunity to collaborate and interact broadly within the group and with other teams at Berkeley Lights.

Responsibilities:

Partner with scientists and engineers to design, build, validate, and analyze biological workflows on Berkeley Lights’ OptoFluidic platform.
Support the Applications Engineering team in daily operations and hands-on testing of new workflows.
Own a dedicated project/development activity with direct impact on current and/or future projects. Projects may include invention/optimization of new automated processes, failure/root cause analysis, and creation/validation of new analytical methods.
Analyze, summarize, and present findings to audiences of various technical backgrounds.
Engage in and contribute to technical discussions.

Qualifications:

Opportunities available for 3rd or 4th year Undergraduates, or Master’s/PhD Candidates in Biology, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or other multidisciplinary engineering fields with exposure to biological applications.
Completed coursework in molecular and cell biology, chemistry, computer programming, and engineering topics.
0 -3 years of experience working in a biology or engineering laboratory. Exposure to cell-culture, cell-based assays, automation, or microscopy platforms is a plus.
Basic data analysis skills and understanding of statistics.
Ability to convey information clearly and succinctly.
Experience in scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, or Java) and/or laboratory automation is a plus.

Professional Characteristics:

Intellectually curious and passionate about developing new technology.
Preference for hands-on work, with an interest in executing experiments in the lab and on our novel systems.
Ability to thrive in an inter-disciplinary development team.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to clearly discuss ideas with scientists and engineers from diverse backgrounds.

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201-500 employees

Website

Cell-based therapy

Company Overview

Berkeley Lights' mission is to accelerate the use of cell-based products by providing researchers access to the Berkeley Lights Platform to find the best cells in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. The company is building a bio-focused research platform.

Benefits

Generous benefits package
Catered lunch every day!
Breakfast and snack foods
Workout classes with professional trainer
Sit/stand desks
Company social events
Referral bonus program
Paid parking
Free Shuttles from Bart and Walking Distance from Amtrak

Company Core Values

Drive
Intelligence
Humility
A strong desire to make a big difference in the world