Unleash Your Molecular Biology Skills at a Cutting-Edge Molecular Biology Internship in Alameda, California
At E11 Bio, our mission is to make single-cell brain circuit mapping a routine part of every neuroscientist’s toolbox. We are a collaborative and interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers working on a neuroscience moonshot project. Our goal is to develop a radical technology platform for scalable mammalian brain mapping. Located in Alameda, California, E11 Bio is a non-profit Convergent Research-focused research organization that operates with the agility of a nimble start-up.
Position : Molecular Biology Internship
Location : Alameda, California
Job Posting:
E11 Bio is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to help develop next-generation cellular barcoding technology for our neuroscience moonshot project. As an intern, you will work closely with our scientists to build scientific processes and techniques for writing and reading unique labels into neurons at the scale of the mammalian brain. This internship offers opportunities to enhance your technical skills in molecular biology and microscopy and be part of a unique team structure.
Responsibilities:
- Design, coordinate, and execute bench-level experiments
- Communicate results through reports and presentations
- Contribute to and assist in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and other scientific documents
Required qualifications: Molecular Biology Internship
- Basic proficiency with molecular & cellular biology techniques
- Demonstrated enthusiasm & interest in cellular and molecular neuroscience
- High level of initiative and flexibility
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills
- Strong lab notebook practices and attention to detail
Preferred qualifications:
- Ability to bring perspective and prioritization, with the ability to manage project milestones and deadlines
- Experience with specific molecular biology techniques: molecular cloning, library construction, next-generation sequencing, in situ + spatial methods
- Experience with histology and imaging techniques: tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, expansion microscopy, confocal microscopy
Who will love this job:
- You are passionate about moonshot neuroscience and want to accelerate neuroscience with a tight-knit team working on a high-impact project
- You have a strong desire and intrinsic motivation to work collaboratively and inclusively as part of an interdisciplinary team science effort
- You are committed to the ethos of open science and value transparent dissemination of your work
- You are seeking a high-leverage, non-traditional opportunity to maximize the impact of your science and establish relationships with key stakeholders in the neuroscience community
We offer: Molecular Biology Internship
- An opportunity to work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields and contribute to changing the world
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Wellness allowance for fitness and wellness activities
- $50,000 – $65,000 annual salary