Biology Internship at Halda Therapeutics
Looking to gain hands-on experience in cancer drug discovery? The Biology Internship at Halda Therapeutics in the USA offers a summer internship opportunity to work on cutting-edge RIPTAC™ therapeutics for precision oncology. This role provides valuable exposure to cellular and biochemical assays in a fast-growing biotech environment.
Internship Details:
- Title: Intern, Biology
- Company: Halda Therapeutics
- Parent Company: Johnson & Johnson
- Location: New Haven, CT (Science Park)
- Job Type: Summer Internship
- Industry: Biotechnology / Drug Discovery / Oncology
- Compensation: $25 per hour
About the Company:
Halda Therapeutics, a Johnson & Johnson company, is a clinical-stage biotechnology organization focused on developing proprietary RIPTAC™ (Regulated Induced Proximity Targeting Chimeras) therapeutics. These innovative therapeutics work through a novel “hold and kill” mechanism designed for the precision treatment of cancer, addressing resistance mechanisms that limit the effectiveness of current oncology medicines.
The company’s lead RIPTAC programs target major solid tumors, including prostate and breast cancer, with additional pipeline programs addressing unmet medical needs. Founded by Craig Crews, Halda is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, and is driven by a team of experts in bifunctional drug discovery and platform innovation.
Educational Requirements for the Internship:
- Undergraduate or Graduate student earning a Master’s degree in Science
- Familiarity with routine laboratory applications
- Ability to follow standard scientific techniques and laboratory methods
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute cell-based and biochemical assays to assess compound activity and mechanism of action in the Biology Internship at Halda Therapeutics in the USA
- Perform cell culture maintenance and cell line generation, including transfections and transductions
- Analyze and interpret assay data to recommend further experiments
- In the Biology Internship in the USA, you should document experimental work in the electronic lab notebook (LIMS)
- Generate high-quality data and troubleshoot assays when necessary in the Biology Internship
- Contribute to scientific publications, poster presentations, and patent applications
- Participate in lab management responsibilities as needed
Skills Required:
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multifunctional team
- Ability to thrive in a fast-growing biotech environment
- Strong work ethic and task prioritization skills
- Excellent attention to detail and time management
- Clear communication skills to explain experimental design and results
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Benefits of the Biology Internship:
- Competitive internship compensation at $25/hr
- Hands-on experience in precision oncology drug discovery
- Exposure to cross-disciplinary collaboration with biologists, chemists, and structural biologists
- Opportunity to contribute to scientific publications and patents
- Work experience in an innovative clinical-stage biotech company
