Are you passionate about building impactful products and eager to contribute to cutting-edge scientific research at Cirqle?
Cirqle Biomedical is seeking an R&D Scientist Intern to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with senior researchers. Our goal is to provide you with hands-on experience in rigorous lab research and valuable insights into life science innovation within a startup environment.
About Cirqle
Cirqle Biomedical's mission is to pioneer advancements in women's health by combining our expertise in mucin engineering and human-centered design. Our first product is a novel non-hormonal contraceptive that reinforces the body’s natural barrier to sperm cells, the cervical mucus. We are now developing this product in partnership with Organon, a world-leading women's health pharmaceutical company, as part of a $360M deal. Our innovative efforts have garnered recognition from major media outlets, including Forbes, CNN, and Wired Magazine. By joining Cirqle Biomedical, you will become part of an ambitious, mission-driven team dedicated to transforming science into products that can improve millions of lives.
What you’ll work on:
- Understand the immune modulatory properties of mucins and how mucins affect bacterial adhesion, growth, and pathogenicity in human tissues.
- Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses regarding mucins' role in human health
- Learn key lab techniques such as ELISA, cell-culture, flow cytometry, bacterial/viral culture, mucin purification, and qPCR.
- Analyze and communicate your results to the team and management
- Ad hoc lab tasks to support the science team
Who you are:
- You hold a bachelor degree in in biology, molecular biology, immunology or biotechnology and have hands on experience working in a laboratory
- Seeking a 6-month internship (37 hours/week) to gain hands-on experience in a life science startup
- Capable of simplifying complex information
- Work independently
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
What we offer:
- A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in life science research within a dynamic startup environment
- Mentorship from experienced researchers in the field
- First hand insights into the operations of innovative biotech startup
- A vibrant, international work atmosphere at the BioInnovation Institute in Copenhagen
- Flexible time off, catered meals (lunch and dinner), and a supportive, positive work culture
- Assistance with visa applications for non-EU citizens
For this role, you will be based in Copenhagen working in state-of-the-art labs at the BioInnovation Institute.
Please apply as soon as possible and latest 15th of February by submitting your motivated cover letter, resume, and relevant diplomas. For more details, please contact Frederik Petursson Madsen via careers@cirqle.bio.
Start date:
1st of May
Equal employment:
Cirqle is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Cirqle for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or how you identify. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background.
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