Research Associate (Intern)

Juvena Therapeutics is seeking a highly self-motivated Research Associate intern with the option to become a full-time employee after 3 months. We are searching for an individual who is passionate about developing a multi-omics workflow that deeply interrogates the disease modifying effects of candidate molecules. The individual will be an integral member of the in vitro discovery team and will work alongside computational biologists and machine learning engineers.

Position Location and work permit requirement

640 Galveston Dr. Redwood City, 64063.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Major Responsibilities

• Development and optimization of functional genomics and high-content screening technologies
• Execution of NGS workflows including library prep and sequencing from cells and primary tissues
• Build our expertise in human disease models to expand Juvena’s platform screening capabilities across multiple organ model systems
• Integrate the latest in cell culture techniques and analytical methods to increase throughput and information content in our in vitro screening and pharmacology
• Perform experiments in disease model systems as well as support our projects with cell-based and biochemical assays
• Communicate scientific findings across different functional groups

Position Requirements and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in biology, bioengineering, or a related field
• Experienced with troubleshooting technical challenges related to cell assays

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of undergraduate or industry research experience in cell biology or genomics work
• Experienced in wet lab or dry lab workflows associated with cell culture, imaging, cloning, biochemistry, library preparation, and sequencing
• Experience with high content imaging, automation, or NGS pipelines
• Knowledge of regenerative medicine, adipose, or skeletal muscle biology
• Experience with programming (Python preferred), especially in image, sequence, or data analysis

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus and stock options
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Partial 401K matching