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Intern: Technology Innovation

Invest in your career at SomaLogic and join our summer internship program: SomaU! Our teams are successful by using our values: we focus on results, trust each other, shine in our roles, actively practice respect, be humble and collectively change the world.
Wage Notice: $20/hour 
Company Summary:
SomaLogic (NASDAQ: SLGC) was founded in 2000 with the goal of improving the well-being and quality of life of every individual by transforming how diseases were detected, diagnosed and managed. Building on decades of aptamer research, SomaLogic scientists developed a ground-breaking proteomics technology that overcomes the significant challenges of existing protein measuring technologies, with multiple applications across the biological and medical sciences.
Our mission is to leverage our proprietary technology to create, develop and commercialize innovative life science research tools and breakthrough clinical products that transform healthcare.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an intern to support internal and partner projects through custom SELEX and downstream characterization of reagents. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive research group. The internship will provide opportunities to learn laboratory techniques, molecular assays, as well as organizational and inventory management skills at an established and exciting local biotechnology company. Exceptional organizational and communication skills and an eagerness to learn are essential for this position.

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Learn protocols and proper laboratory notebook keeping.
  • Prepare modified DNA libraries for SELEX and prep proteins.
  • Perform SELEX experiments and review NGS sequencing.
  • Utilize custom databases and MS Excel to carefully process and track data.
  • Analyze the binding properties of SOMAmer reagents in a high throughput assay.
  • Coordinate and prioritize work by communicating with manager and research team members. 
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • 3rd or 4th year undergraduate, or recent graduate with applicable major in molecular/Cellular biology, biochemistry, chemical and biological engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Knowledge & Skills:
  • Conceptual understanding of molecular biology and biochemistry techniques and principles.
  • Some practical lab experience including accurate pipetting, calculating molarity and dilutions, qPCR, and PAGE.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to details with physical and electronic tasks.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment:
  • Work is primarily in a typical laboratory environment with personal protective equipment use required and also in a typical office environment on-site at SomaLogic when outside of lab.
Internship program details:
  • Full time schedule – 40 hours/week M-F
  • 10 week summer assignment starting on June 5th 2023 
  • Company issues laptop & equipment provided for the duration of internship program
  • Interns partner with a mentor and receive challenging work and experience a genuine work life balance
EEO Statement:
SomaLogic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.