Septerna · 1 hour ago
Summer Research Intern - Platform Technology (Undergraduate level)
South San Francisco, California, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $25/hrSepterna is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA on a mission to develop life-changing medicines for patients. The Summer Research Intern, Platform Technology will join the Biophysics team to support the development and application of biophysical assays, generating and analyzing experimental data in a collaborative lab environment.
BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyMedicalSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participate in weekly project team meetings
Provide a final presentation of project work to senior leaders
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelors (enrolled student) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry or related field
Ability to interpret and analyze experimental data, troubleshoot experiments, and propose solutions to research challenges
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to read and digest scientific literature
Strong organizational, problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills
Ability to efficiently manage short timelines
Authorized to work in the U.S. i.e. (applicants who require employer sponsored visas now or in the future are not eligible to apply)
Must be at least 18 years old
Ability to complete 12 consecutive weeks between May and September on-site in South San Francisco
Strict adherence to lab safety rules and regulations
Preferred
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to read and digest scientific literature
Strong organizational, project management, problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills
Ability to efficiently manage short timelines
Ability to keep and maintain records and experiments within an electronic lab notebook
Prior laboratory experience in biochemical or biophysical assays, with exposure to assay development and optimization is highly desired and may include but is not limited to: Familiarity with thermal shift–based methods (DSF, nanoDSF) and/or surface-based binding assays (SPR, BLI)
Experience analyzing experimental data from equilibrium and kinetic assays
Experience with plate-based workflows, liquid handling, and data acquisition platforms
Experience with common scientific data and documentation tools (e.g., GraphPad Prism, Excel, Benchling, PowerPoint)
Experience with scientific scripting or data analysis in Python or R is a plus, particularly for automation of data analysis and visualization of large plate-based datasets
Interest in working on technically complex projects with cross-program impact
Benefits
Paid holiday time off benefits
Company
Septerna
Septerna is a biotech firm unlocking diverse drug discovery potential in G protein-coupled receptors across various diseases.
Founded in 2022
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
RA Capital ManagementThird Rock Ventures
2024-10-25IPO
2023-09-12Acquired
2023-07-11Series B· $150M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Finer
CEO and Co-Founder
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Arthur Christopoulos
Co-Founder
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