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CRISPR Assay Intern (Summer 2024)

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GH Labs

Apr 1

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Science
  • Seattle

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program in biochemistry, molecular biology, or other life science program.
  • Skilled in coherent experimental design and execution, with strong, practical laboratory skills in biochemistry or molecular biology.
  • Experience with kinetic assays, enzymes/proteins, or assay development is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated capacity to utilize and maintain a wide array of biology laboratory instrumentation and systems.
  • Previous experience working in a BSL2 laboratory and familiarity with biological safety practices.
  • Excellent data analysis skills, including use of software such as Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills, including ability to maintain accurate written records.
  • Passion for experimentation, teamwork and making advancements in scientific knowledge
  • Required Competencies:
  • GH Labs Success Factors: We believe there are a few prioritized key capabilities and behaviors that are critical to success for all roles at GH Labs. They are:
  • Demonstrates Collaboration: actively listens and works with others openly and transparently to create an environment where diverse viewpoints are valued, and information is shared for the purposes of solving problems and achieving collective goals. Seeks collaborative solutions as the best path to sustainable change.
  • Accelerates Impact: takes risks, proves/disproves concepts quickly and with a growth mindset, solves creatively, and partners strategically to achieve results and deliver impact on GH Labs mission.
  • Promotes Accountability: holds self and others accountable so that success is celebrated, and failure is understood and addressed.
  • Establishes Trust: interacts, shares, and receives information and feedback in a way that builds trust and gains the confidence of others.

Responsibilities

  • Design, execute, interpret results from, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments, with input from mentors, team peers, and directors.
  • Explore feasibility of molecular assay concepts and strategies, specifically methodologies employing molecular amplification of nucleic acids coupled to enzymatic reporting and detection on instruments and lateral flow devices.
  • Carefully document experiments and communicate results to team and other members of the organization outside the team.
  • Consistently maintain a safe working environment with good housekeeping practices.

GH Labs

We innovate to reduce health disparities around the world.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
51-200
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Global Health Labs (GH Labs) innovates for impact to reduce health disparities. As a mission-driven organization created and fully funded by Gates Ventures (the private office of Bill Gates), we advance the strategic priorities of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with technology innovations for the people who need them most.