Protein Production and Biochemistry Summer Intern

Mural Oncology is a clinical-stage immune-oncology company leveraging its novel protein engineering platform to develop cytokine-based immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer. By combining our expertise in cytokine biology and immune cell modulation with our protein engineering platform, we are developing medicines to deliver meaningful and clinical benefits to people living with cancer. Our mission is to broaden the potential, and reach, of cytokine-based immunotherapies to improve the lives of patients.

Detailed Description

Mural is currently seeking a talented and motivated intern for a position in the Protein Therapeutics team within the Research group and working onsite in Waltham, MA. The successful candidate will participate in advancing the Mural pipeline and capabilities in biologics, while actively contributing to the development of novel biological molecules.

Job Responsibilities

The summer intern’s responsibilities will focus on the following:

• High-throughput protein expression, purification, and characterization
• Large scale protein expression and production
• Mammalian cell culture
• Experimental design, analysis, and interpretation of data
• Inventory reconciliation and sample management
  
  

Qualifications/Skills

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program and majoring in a relevant scientific discipline (biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, and biology)
• Availability to work full-time for approximately 11 weeks between June and August (exact dates TBD)
• General laboratory techniques (pipetting, buffer preparation)
• Sterile technique and experience with protein purification and characterization techniques a plus (SDS-PAGE, chromatography, AKTA, FPLC, HPLC).
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot experimental problems, seeking advice or consulting literature if necessary.
• Committed to maintaining high standards in quality of science.
• Ability to rapidly learn and apply techniques.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize according to project timelines with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to document work in required formats and present data in formal and informal settings.
• Strong problem solving and interdisciplinary communication skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated
  
  

Mural Oncology is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law. Mural Oncology also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Mural Oncology is an E-Verify employer.