What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern: Technology Innovation position at SomaLogic, Inc. Career Center?
Invest in your career at SomaLogic and join our summer internship program: SomaU! Our teams are successful by using our values: we focus on results, trust each other, shine in our roles, actively practice respect, be humble and collectively change the world.
Wage Notice: $20/hour
Company Summary:
SomaLogic (NASDAQ: SLGC) was founded in 2000 with the goal of improving the well-being and quality of life of every individual by transforming how diseases were detected, diagnosed and managed. Building on decades of aptamer research, SomaLogic scientists developed a ground-breaking proteomics technology that overcomes the significant challenges of existing protein measuring technologies, with multiple applications across the biological and medical sciences.
Our mission is to leverage our proprietary technology to create, develop and commercialize innovative life science research tools and breakthrough clinical products that transform healthcare.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an intern to support internal and partner projects through custom SELEX and downstream characterization of reagents. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive research group. The internship will provide opportunities to learn laboratory techniques, molecular assays, as well as organizational and inventory management skills at an established and exciting local biotechnology company. Exceptional organizational and communication skills and an eagerness to learn are essential for this position.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Learn protocols and proper laboratory notebook keeping.
- Prepare modified DNA libraries for SELEX and prep proteins.
- Perform SELEX experiments and review NGS sequencing.
- Utilize custom databases and MS Excel to carefully process and track data.
- Analyze the binding properties of SOMAmer reagents in a high throughput assay.
- Coordinate and prioritize work by communicating with manager and research team members.
Salary : $20 - $0