[bioundgrd] Summer Internship: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Mountain View, CA

[Joyce Roberge]

Job Title: Summer Intern                                                     Date: April 15, 2013



Company:               Edison Pharmaceuticals



Pay Rate:               Based on experience

Education:              Enrolled to complete the penultimate year or later of their BS in Biological Sciences

Experience:            At least 1 semester of laboratory coursework, industry experience or undergraduate research

Start Date:              June/July, 2013

Job Location:         Mountain View, CA



Job Description: Edison Pharmaceuticals has an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, independent and reliable individual interested in working in a small company environment. You will be exposed to a wide range of new and established bio-assays, laboratory techniques, and industrial practices while working closely with a high energy team in the Biology department. 8-12 week projects may include protein biochemistry, cellular biology, microscopy, FACS, or enzymology. Depending on proficiency level may have independent projects or work as part of a team. Full time commitment required for the duration of the internship. No Full-Time Employee Benefits will be provided.



Job Qualifications: Basic understanding of tissue culture procedure, sterile practice, and contamination avoidance. Basic coursework in biological sciences, including at least one hands-on biological laboratory course. Desire for further education is preferable. Must have common sense, good communication and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, responsible, and work cohesively with others. Must have good organizational skills and basic computer literacy.


Company Description:  Edison Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing treatments for children and adults with orphan mitochondrial diseases. EPI-743 is in phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of inherited respiratory chain disorders. Double-blind placebo-controlled trials are ongoing for the following indications: Leigh syndrome, Friedreich’s ataxia, Cobalamin C defect, and Undiagnosed Disorders of Oxidation-Reduction.



To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Dr. Viktoria Kheifets

vkheifets at edisonpharma.com<mailto:vkheifets at edisonpharma.com>



-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://mailman.mit.edu/pipermail/bioundgrd/attachments/20130416/981ca2e3/attachment-0001.htm