What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Process Science Purification and Virology (2 roles) position at Kriya Therapeutics, Inc.?
About Kriya
Kriya is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop life-changing gene therapies for diseases affecting millions of patients around the world.
We leverage our proprietary computational engine, in-house manufacturing infrastructure, and integrated design platform to engineer technologies and therapeutics with the potential to transform the treatment of a broad universe of diseases of high unmet need, with a focus on metabolic disorders, neurology, and ophthalmology.
We are proud to have been named Triangle Business Journal’s Life Sciences 2024 “Best Private Company to Work For,”recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers of 2024,” and honored as one of BioSpace’s “2025 Best Places to Work.”
Who You Are
Kriya’s summer intern will be a 40-hour/week position onsite in our RTP office. Kriya’s summer intern will have an individual project and the opportunity to develop technical, engineering and/or scientific expertise. Through our summer internship, intern students develop a professional network, learn how to work in a scientific and engineering environment, build hands-on laboratory skills, and deliver presentations showcasing their work.
Internship Opportunities Available
Kriya’s intern will be involved in general support of staff engineers or bench scientists and assigned projects based on the individual’s interest and skill set. Areas of involvement could be upstream operations, downstream operations, filling operations or utilities. The successful candidate will be motivated, curious, and hard-working, with the ability to think creatively and learn quickly to contribute to successful and timely completion of goals.
Education & Experience
What You Bring to the Team
Duration: An engaging 10-week in-person program designed to provide an immersive experience.
Historical Programs Have Included
Kriya is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.
Kriya is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop life-changing gene therapies for diseases affecting millions of patients around the world.
We leverage our proprietary computational engine, in-house manufacturing infrastructure, and integrated design platform to engineer technologies and therapeutics with the potential to transform the treatment of a broad universe of diseases of high unmet need, with a focus on metabolic disorders, neurology, and ophthalmology.
We are proud to have been named Triangle Business Journal’s Life Sciences 2024 “Best Private Company to Work For,”recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers of 2024,” and honored as one of BioSpace’s “2025 Best Places to Work.”
Who You Are
Kriya’s summer intern will be a 40-hour/week position onsite in our RTP office. Kriya’s summer intern will have an individual project and the opportunity to develop technical, engineering and/or scientific expertise. Through our summer internship, intern students develop a professional network, learn how to work in a scientific and engineering environment, build hands-on laboratory skills, and deliver presentations showcasing their work.
Internship Opportunities Available
- Intern - Process Science Purification
- Intern - Virology
Kriya’s intern will be involved in general support of staff engineers or bench scientists and assigned projects based on the individual’s interest and skill set. Areas of involvement could be upstream operations, downstream operations, filling operations or utilities. The successful candidate will be motivated, curious, and hard-working, with the ability to think creatively and learn quickly to contribute to successful and timely completion of goals.
Education & Experience
What You Bring to the Team
- Intern: rising Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s in biology, cell and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering or a related discipline
- Advanced Intern: enrolled in a master’s or PhD program in biology, cell and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering or a related discipline
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Purifying small batches of AAV gene therapy using column chromatography on an AKTA system.
- Development on purifying small proteins using column chromatography on an AKTA system.
- Transfection of mammalian cells for virus production
- Molecular cloning of plasmids in an attempt to produce higher quality viral vector
- Techniques that will be covered include: column purification, column packing, buffer preparation, and some plate based analytics such as qPCR, some upstream may be covered as well.
- Primarily a laboratory or office setting
- May involve standing, sitting, and using laboratory equipment for extended periods.
- Some lifting of equipment or materials may be required.
- Work may involve exposure to chemicals or biological materials; proper handling and disposal procedures must be followed.
Duration: An engaging 10-week in-person program designed to provide an immersive experience.
Historical Programs Have Included
- Projects: Interns engage in impactful assignments that contribute to our mission and collaborate with experienced teams across various spaces.
- Lunch & Learns: Weekly sessions include a variety of topics, such as: Operational Space Overviews, New Grad Mixer & Panel, Director Speed Mentoring… and many more designed to enhance professional growth and networking opportunities!
- Poster Presentations: At the end of the program, interns showcase their projects to company leadership and peers.
- Intern Buddy Program: Each intern is paired with an experienced employee for guidance and support, fostering connections within the Kriya community.
Kriya is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.
