Long Term Studentship- Mechanistic Biology
Categories: Biology
Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with rare endocrine diseases. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.
Position Summary:
This is a part time, student position with the ability to work from 15-40 hours per week onsite in San Diego, CA. We are seeking a motivated undergraduate student to join the Biology team with a one year commitment to the program. This is a fantastic learning opportunity in a small company environment where you will be surrounded by experienced and committed mentors.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
These may include but are not limited to:
- Cell biology: mammalian cell culture and transfections
- Molecular biology: RNA and protein isolation, real-time RT-PCR, western blot, and plasmid DNA cloning
Qualifications
- Undergraduate student studying Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
- Completed coursework in molecular biology and at least one molecular biology or biochemistry laboratory course required.
- An individual who is committed to a career in research, flexible, hardworking, and eager to learn.
- Students in their sophomore, junior, or starting their senior year are preferred. Must be in San Diego, CA as the position is onsite. No relocation offered.
Technical Knowledge Required:
Software Knowledge: Windows, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.
Laboratory Activities (if applicable): Biology laboratory environment experience needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.
Travel:
None
Pay Rate: $23/hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws
Vaccination requirement:
Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, Crinetics requires that all employees and contractors be fully vaccinated and have received the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.