Who We Are
REGENXBIO is an exceptional place to work. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best and the brightest people, touch amazing science, and be a part of extraordinary plans. Our core values: Trust, Accountability, Perseverance, and Innovation drive everything we do. We aim to bring these values to life every day with all that we do, and we believe that what we do matters - to patients, to their families, and to their communities.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the principal Scientist of VC-Upstream Operations, the intern will perform media and buffer preparations to support cell culture, seed train maintenance, transfection and harvest processes, working with shake flasks, rocking -motion bioreactors to produce AAV vectors for internal groups as well as external collaborators under supervision.
What You'll Be Doing
- Perform media and buffer preparation to support suspension cell culture, transfection, and harvest processes.
- Working with shake flasks, rocking-motion and stir-tank bioreactors to produce AAV vectors for internal groups as well as external collaborators to support proof of concept animal studies and pre-clinical IND-enabling studies.
- Process data, identify atypical results, and present conclusions and future work at internal group meetings.
- Follow standard operation procedures (SOPs) and protocols; ensure proper execution and documentation; share learnings, gained knowledge and insights with the team.
- Support the maintenance of equipment and consumables.
What We're Looking For
- Currently attending a college or university majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, or relevant scientific discipline.
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques preferred.
- Task- and team-oriented, self-motivated and demonstrates ability to multitask.
- Excellent organizational skills, record keeping abilities.
- Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.
- Proficient in MS Office.
$20 - $30 an hourWhy You Should ApplyBy joining REGENXBIO, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a growing company and incredible team passionate about developing novel AAV gene therapy products to our patients. In addition, professional development is important to us. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to be exposed to challenging projects and development resources to help you grow personally and professionally.Apply for this job
