At Providence Therapeutics, we Ignite the Cure Within. We are a clinical stage Canadian mRNA company focusing on getting the best quality vaccines to the places that need it most. These include infectious diseases and cancer. We are on the leading edge of vaccine development and are on the hunt for people with an adventurous mindset to join us. We want to make a difference and help heal the World.
We have an immediate opening for a Research Intern (8-12 month term, September 2025 start). This position is available in Calgary, AB.
- How we plan on keeping you busy:Contribute to the development of new formulations for mRNA delivery
- Support general laboratory activities such as buffer preparation and cleaning of equipment
- Perform analytical tests
- Support researchers in formulation manufacturing
- Maintain good laboratory practices and good documentation practices
- Follow standard procedures and keep electronic laboratory notebook experiments updated
- Work as part of a team to meet deliverables on time
- Collaborate with internal and external partners as required
- Other duties as assigned
What will help you get here:
Essential:
- Must be enrolled as a post-secondary student during the work term
- Currently pursuing a degree in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
- Experience working in a biology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, or chemistry laboratory environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately follow experimental protocols.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), mRNA therapeutics, or drug delivery systems is an asset.
- Previous hands-on laboratory experience, especially with nanoparticle formulation, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and basic biochemical assays (e.g., UV-Vis, fluorescence-based methods).
- Understanding of formulation concepts such as buffer selection, pH control, and stability testing.
- Good understanding of GLP/GMP.
What it’s like to work with us:
At Providence Therapeutics, you’ll be working with a clinical Canadian Biotech company that is innovating in the fast-growing mRNA space. We are focused on helping and healing people around the world. We are looking for culture builders and visionaries to help us make our infectious disease and cancer programs a reality. You truly have an opportunity to have a positive impact on individuals’ lives.
