What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Receptor Biology Intern - Assay Development position at dsm-firmenich?
Summer Receptor Biology Internship - Genomics
New York, NY, US
On-Site
Are you eager to apply your education and challenge yourself with a dynamic summer internship opportunity? Our summer internship program provides students with the chance to explore the full spectrum of our industry. As interns, you'll gain a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of what it entails to operate within a global Flavors, Fragrances and Ingredients organization. From engaging networking events to valuable resume-building experience, we're committed to preparing you for a fulfilling and enduring career, both at dsm-firmenich and beyond.
We are seeking a highly driven and inquisitive individual to participate in a cutting-edge cell biology research program in the Chemical Senses in New York City. The successful candidate will support a project exploring the signal transduction pathway involved in olfaction.
Our standard working hours are Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Join our dynamic applications team as an intern and gain invaluable industry experience. Enhance your skills, work on exciting projects, and contribute to our success through a summer internship. Come discover all our industry has to offer!
At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.
Your key responsibilities
- Prepare DNA from bacterial cell culture
- Perform cell-based experiments in mammalian cell lines
- Analyze and interpret experimental data
- Participate in lab meetings and discussions to inform future experimental design
- Maintain concise and accurate laboratory records
- Maintain high safety standards within the lab
We bring
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
- A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
- The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
- Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
- A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
You bring
- Currently working on completion of a Bachelor's degree in related field (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and math) and have completed at least two full years of undergraduate studies or graduate school prior to the start of the internship
- Candidates must be available to work full-time (37.5 hours/week) for 12 weeks beginning on June 3, 2024 - August 23, 2024
- Basic molecular and cellular biology skills (sterile tissue culture experience a plus)
- Spreadsheet and word processing efficiency
- Enthusiastic and intellectually curious individuals
- Individuals who are highly organized and team and solution focused
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Firmenich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
