Co-Op, CNS Biology & Microglia Differentiation

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, maintain, and cryopreserve pluripotent stem cells and differentiate myeloid cells to support pipeline development.
• Gain solid understanding of stem cell biology, scientific drivers for bioprocess development, and concepts of cell and gene therapies.
• Perform phenotypic characterization of cell products and leverage analytical metrices to determinethe reproducibility and robustness of bioprocess modifications.
• Document experimental data in electronic laboratory notebooks in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with the company quality management standards.
• Be a compliance champion and adhere to laboratory safety standards and follow standard operating procedures.
• Analyze and present scientific data to colleagues in group meetings, functional meetings, and other internal meetings if applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university biomedical, biology, or related field of study.
• Commitment of 6-month, full-time.
• Must be 18 years of age by the start of the internship/co-op.
• Must have transportation to the site in New York City.
• This position is intended to be on-site.
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated to excel in afast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and a strong team player.
• Must be passionate about the concept of cell therapy and performing tissue culture.
• Experiences in molecular biology (quantitative PCR, immunoassays, flow cytometry) is preferred.