Research Intern
Providence Therapeutics
At Providence Therapeutics, we Ignite the Cure Within. We are a clinical stage Canadian mRNA company focusing on getting the best quality vaccines to the places that need it most. These include infectious diseases and cancer. We are on the leading edge of vaccine development and are on the hunt for people with an adventurous mindset to join us. We want to make a difference and help heal the World.
We have an opening for a Research Intern (8 or 12 month term). This position is available in Calgary, AB for January 2025.
How we plan on keeping you busy:
- Contribute to the development and optimization of our mRNA drug substance.
- Contribute to the development of new formulations for mRNA delivery.
- Consolidate, interpret, and present data, and support the preparation of technical reports.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
What will help you get here:
- Must be enrolled as a post-secondary student during the work term
- Experience working in a biology, biochemistry, or chemistry laboratory environment.
- Experience with some of the typical molecular and cellular biology techniques including microbial or animal cell cultivation, mRNA in vitro translation and other enzymatic reactions, etc.
- Experience with some of the typical research methodologies used for mRNA vaccine development including capillary electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, dot-blot, Western blotting, in vitro translation, ELISA, qPCR, cell-based assays, etc.
- Understanding of GLP/GMP.
What its like to work with us:
At Providence Therapeutics, you’ll be working with a clinical Canadian Bio-Tech company that is innovating in the fast-growing mRNA space. We are focused on helping and healing people around the world. We are looking for culture builders and visionaries to help us make our Cancer programs a reality. You truly have an opportunity to have a positive impact on individuals’ lives.