Summer Internship: Vector Science
AviadoBio is seeking a motivated summer intern to join our Vector Sciences Team. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in biotechnology, whilst contributing to our mission of developing transformative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
Purpose
The position is a summer internship within the Vector Sciences department at AviadoBio with the aim of giving scientific and industry experience in a company delivering transformative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The project will focus on the optimisation of small-scale vector production and purification, allowing the team to expediate screening of new candidate viral vectors.
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate- A current undergraduate student completing their second or third year of studies
- Background in Biochemistry, Genetics, or other Biological Sciences
- An interest in Gene Therapy and Biotechnology
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and scientific curiosity
- Some experience working in a laboratory environment
- Duration: 3 months
- Start Date: Between mid-June and early July 2025
- Compensation: This is a paid internship offering minimum wage
- Location: London, UK
- Confidently assist team members of the VS team to complete both upstream and downstream rAAV vector production, to meet the demands of in vitro studies
- Plan and execute experiments within the Vector Sciences remit
- Exhibit competency with regard to data analysis (using appropriate statistical tests, when necessary), presenting results in a concise and meaningful manner
- Maintain accurate documentation and recordkeeping within laboratory notebooks and quality systems, ensuring data integrity, IP protection, and regulatory compliance
- Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment through compliance with company and industry standards
- Some experience in mammalian tissue culture and Molecular Biology would be beneficial
- An understanding of analytical techniques, such as Western blot, qPCR and ELISA, as well as data analysis, would be beneficial
- Experience in laboratory environments and techniques such as pipetting and buffer preparation
- Demonstrated ability to present data and engage in critical analysis of technical topics
Join AviadoBio and help advance the next generation of treatments for patients with neurodegenerative conditions while gaining valuable industry experience that will enhance your future career prospects.
Application Process- Application Deadline: Friday, May 2nd, 2025
- Selection Process: Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate for this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
- Response: While we value every application, as a small company with limited resources, we may be unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and look forward to potentially welcoming you to our innovative team.