Compensation Overview

Summer Internship Program Overview:

Our Summer Internship Program is designed to give students an opportunity for experiential learning in a biotech start-up environment. Our intern program provides a meaningful, mutually beneficial experience for each student who is willing to bring their motivation and innovation to contribute to reaching our company goals. In turn, our highly skilled Recode team will help students apply their educational background and broaden their knowledge base within their role and learn more about working in the biotech industry. Interns will work with a mentor on a guided and impactful project and will be able to collaborate with and be part of a supportive and dedicated team.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship that will last for 12 weeks, starting in June 2024 until August/September 2024. 

Summary of Position:

We are actively seeking a highly motivated intern to join the In-Vitro Pharmacology team within the Translational Sciences group at our Menlo Park facility. This team is at the forefront of cutting-edge research, specializing in various in-vitro techniques such as Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), and microscopy. As an intern in this role, you will receive comprehensive training in these techniques under the guidance of experienced scientists. Your work will be integral to advancing our understanding of drug candidates and their mechanisms of action, contributing directly to the development of groundbreaking therapeutics at ReCode Therapeutics.

Responsibilities:

• Execute experiments involving Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), and microscopy techniques.
• Employ cell culture techniques to support in-vitro studies.
• Utilize various data analysis tools, including python and GraphPad, to process and interpret experimental results.
• Collaborate with the broader team to derive meaningful insights from experimental data.
• Maintain detailed and well-organized laboratory records, including experiment protocols, results, and observations.
• Prepare and deliver presentations summarizing project progress and findings to the In-Vitro Pharmacology team.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional groups within the organization.
• Communicate experimental design, results, and interpretations clearly and concisely.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s level graduate degree program in a life sciences discipline with a focus on pharmacology, cell biology, or a related field.
• Knowledge of IF, IHC, and microscopy.
• Experience with cell culture and maintenance is a plus.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Python and GraphPAD.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and curiosity about drug development in the biotech industry
• Desire to learn and contribute to impactful projects in the field of in-vitro pharmacology.

Salary Range: $30-$35/hr