Genvax Technologies is a startup animal health company located in Ames, Iowa. We have a dynamic team of experienced scientists and entrepreneurs poised to develop next generation self-amplifying mRNA nanoparticle vaccines to improve animal health. We are looking for those who aren’t afraid to wear many hats and will accept challenges to grow professionally along the way. If you are looking for progressive technology coupled with modern culture and aren’t afraid of a challenge, this may be the place for you.

Position Overview: 

Genvax Technologies seeks a Molecular Biology Intern to help perform directed research and assist in vaccine development. Your project will be to assist in development and validation of self-amplifying RNA vaccines to improve animal health. You will work closely with a mentor to develop and execute an independent project. This is a unique opportunity to work in the early stages of a startup company. This is a paid internship and runs from May 27th to August 15th (dates flexible) with potential to stay on through the school year or for post-graduation employment. 

Essential Job Functions:

-Spend time with full-time scientists learning how the laboratory operates and assisting on projects

-Train on existing SOPs, processes, procedures, and systems to independently conduct experiments

-Maintain detailed experimental records, reports, and inventories in electronic lab notebooks

-Deliver results in fast changing business and regulatory environments

-Contribute to product, process, or other related improvements

-Perform investigations on product and process defects to identify root cause and implement corrective/preventative action (CAPA)

-Execute an independent project related to Genvax’s research and present  findings to the Genvax team at the end of the internship. Depending on the research, we are willing to discuss allowing the intern to present at poster contests.

-All other tasks as needed by the Company

Qualifications:

-Pursuit of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related field 

-Must be attending an Iowa college or university, or have graduated from an Iowa high school and attend a college or university outside of Iowa

-Preference will be given to students within 1-2 years of graduation

-Previous hands-on laboratory experience is a plus

-High attention to detail

-Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new skill sets quickly

-Experience managing independent projects

-Basic computer skills required

Benefits:

-Paid Internship. $16-$17 per hour. 

-We are willing to work with your department if you need this internship to count for credit, depending on the requirements 

Apply: 

-Send your resume to internships@genvax.com