Intern - PhD Molecular Biology

Company Summary:

Kriya is a next generation gene therapy company focused on expanding the field to new frontiers. We have built a fully integrated, technology enabled platform for rational vector design, analytical characterization, and scalable manufacturing to design and develop gene therapies for diseases with well-understood underlying biology. We believe that rationally engineered gene therapies can transform the treatment of a broad universe of diseases – and we are prepared to lead this revolution in medicine.

Our team is made up of leading scientific experts who are passionate about improving patients’ lives and easing the burden of these life-changing disorders for patients. We are looking for teammates with the ambition, creativity, and energy to help us build a unique organization.

If you are looking to be a part of a company with an entrepreneurial culture, a bold vision, and a meaningful purpose, Kriya is the company for you.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an independent and creative summer intern to join the Genomics & Data Science group at Kriya. The intern will contribute to cell culture, molecular biology, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) efforts in support of Kriya Therapeutics’ pre-clinical pipeline and platform technologies.

Primary Responsibilities:

The intern will collaborate with scientists and engineers to design and test plasmid and AAV vector based reporter assays, prepare NGS libraries and conduct Illumina sequencing. They will also work closely with data scientists to analyze and interpret complex NGS datasets

Required Qualifications:

• Preferred Majors/Disciplines: The ideal candidate will be a Masters student, PhD candidate or postdoc with demonstrated skills and interest in one of the following subject areas: genomics, molecular biology, bioengineering, or a related field, ideally with previous experience with cell culture, microscopy, DNA, RNA, and protein manipulation.
• Demonstrated experience and/or strong interest in high-throughput cell screening and molecular biology assays.
• Molecular cloning experience is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory work environment

Kriya is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.