Cell Culture Lab Intern

Science is an early stage company developing technologies for a range of serious unmet medical needs. We are unafraid to take difficult technical risks, secure in the knowledge that with a clear understanding of what we are doing and with support from powerful modern tools, more progress is possible than might be immediately obvious. Regardless of role or team, the two most important factors we look for in a candidate are evidence of exceptional ability and the addition of positive energy to the group. As a small, very early stage team in a largely unstructured environment, the ability to independently orient yourself to the problems that need to be solved and then follow through is essential.

We are seeking a strongly motivated Cell Culture Lab Intern to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the operation of our Stem Cell Clean Room, which produces high quality induced pluripotent stem cell lines and related downstream applications. This job will entail supporting operational excellence of stem cell culture research including but not limited to: lab organization and basic maintenance, restocking, inventory and support with basic stem cell culture work as needed. In addition, the candidate will perform quality control assays such as bioburden and sterility testing. This part time position is perfect for junior biologists and aspiring scientists with strong attention to detail and organizational skills looking to make an impact at an early stage of our company’s development.

Role responsibilities:

• Maintain clean room organization and cleanliness
• Execute bioburden and sterility testing
• Restock consumables and support with inventory checks
• Help with basic cell culture tasks as needed (including media changes, passages, cell banking etc.)
• Adhere to clean room operational procedures

Key qualifications:

• Experience working in lab environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in a clean room environment
• Organizational skills and ability to maintain a clean work space
• Familiarity with mammalian cell culture

Preferred qualifications:

• Hands on experience with mammalian cell culture
• Experience with iPSCs
• Experience with laboratory automation 
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and sterile practices
• Flexible schedule 

Salary/Pay Range:

For individuals hired to work in California, Science is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.  We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on geo-located salary bands. The base salary range for this full-time position is $19.18-$21 per hour + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers. 

Benefits: 

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. 

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.