What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Pathway Biology position at Denali Therapeutics Inc?
Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the largest medical challenges of our time. Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases through our deep commitment to degeneration biology and principles of translational medicine. Denali is founded on the collaboration of leading scientists, industry experts, and investors who share the vision that scientific discovery energetically applied to translational medicine is the key to delivering effective therapies to patients.
We invite you to consider an opportunity with Denali to help achieve our goal of delivering meaningful therapeutics to patients.
The Opportunity
Denali is seeking a motivated graduate student for an internship position in the Pathway Biology group to gain meaningful research experience in lysosomal biology. This is a hands-on laboratory position with abundant opportunity for cross-disciplinary collaboration with other researchers in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will directly support high priority preclinical projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn new research techniques and apply these methods to elucidate mechanisms driving lysosomal dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease as part of their internship curriculum. This individual will perform hands-on experiments (such as cell culture, functional studies including high-content microscopy, western blotting, other quantitative biochemical techniques, etc.), interpret and present their research findings to the internal team. The intern must be self-driven, organized, collaborative and able to communicate clearly and thrive in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Accountabilities/ Core Job Responsibilities:
Work under supervision of Denali scientists to design and conduct cell-based experiments to better understand the intracellular trafficking mechanisms underlying lysosomal dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease
Analyze and interpret data, and present work to Denali discovery group
Accurate and timely recording of work time by clocking in and out using designated timekeeping systems. Adherence to company timekeeping policies, including rules regarding overtime, meal breaks, and reporting procedures for any discrepancies.
Qualifications/Skills:
Candidates pursuing a PhD in biological sciences or related fields including Cell Biology, Organelle Biology, Neuroscience
Extensive lab experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques including cell culture, ELISA/western blotting, immunofluorescence and live-cell microscopy
Energetic, result-driven, self-starter with ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office application
The expected wage for this position based on the South San Francisco California office location for PhD is $33.65 per hour. Paid holiday time off is based on Denali's designated holidays. Interns who live more than 50 miles away from the office are eligible for an additional housing stipend.
Job Facts
Start Date: Summer 2025
Length of Assignment: 10 - 12 weeks
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Paid Internship
This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali’s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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