Arvinas · 10 hours ago
Summer Intern Platform Biology
New Haven, CT
Internship
Onsite
InternArvinas is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating diseases through innovative therapies. The Platform Biology summer internship will focus on evaluating and developing 3D biology techniques to support Oncology and Neuroscience, involving cell biology and biochemical techniques in a laboratory setting.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Cell culture including sterile technique for mammalian cell lines
Live-cell assays to monitor, image and analyze 3D spheroids
Cellular assays working to fix, permeabilize, and use immunofluorescence staining to research methods for 3D spheroid marker infiltration including tissue clearing while automating the staining process
Develop, run and analyze data using high-content imaging instruments
Cellular assays to monitor activity of degrader compounds (such as JESS, high-content, luminescence, fluorescence, NanoBRET)
Data analysis and interpretation, as well as presenting data in team meetings
Meeting with key stakeholders outside of the project team to devise future experiments for downstream applications
Major areas of focus will include utilizing established workflows to guide assay development and technical optimization, evaluating appropriate controls, and troubleshooting
Qualification
Required
The candidate should be a highly motivated fast learner with flexibility and ability to multi-task, as well as a good lab citizen
Experience in cell culture is required
Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week)
Arvinas will not be providing VISA sponsorship for this position. You must have the ability to work without a need for a current or future VISA sponsorship
The duties of this role are generally conducted in a lab environment. Employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortable in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious and hazardous materials; gown/degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving, analysis and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours
Preferred
Previous oncology or neuroscience experience is preferred
Experience with microscopy and high content imaging is a plus
Knowledge of ubiquitin-based proteasomal degradation is desired, but not a pre-requisite
Preference to Master's / PhD student currently enrolled in a program with a concentration in cell biology, immunology, pharmacology, biology, or related fields
Prior laboratory experience is a plus
Company
Arvinas
Arvinas advances therapies degrading disease-causing proteins for life-threatening diseases, from discovery to commercialization.
Founded in 2013
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$461.6MKey Investors
Logos CapitalNextech Invest
2025-08-15Post Ipo Equity
2023-11-27Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2018-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Angela M. Cacace
Chief Scientific Officer
Craig M. Crews
Founder
Recent News
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