Your mission
The preclinical intern will support senior MeiraGTx scientists in undertaking experiments to develop AAV-based gene therapy treatments for neurodegenerative and ocular diseases such as ALS and AMD.
Job Description
Major Activities and Responsibilities
Cell culture
- Work under sterile conditions appropriate for cell culture.
- Grow and maintain induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
- Grow iPSC-derived cells such as neurons, retinal pigment epithelium, and myotubes.
Perform experiments
- Design and implement experimental protocols.
- Collect and analyse data.
Presentation of data
- Report results to team at regular meetings.
- Prepare posters or talks to share projects with others.
Key Job Competencies
- Lab skills: sterile technique, pipetting skills, familiarity with lab techniques such as PCR and Western blots.
- Problem solving.
- Ability to closely cooperate with supervisor and other team members.
Job Background
- University degree in a science field.
- Molecular biology lab experience.
- Cell culture experience preferred.
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