Vacant job

Form of employment: 8-12 week internship in June-Aug.

Starting date: Flexible; 1st of June preferred.

Location: GoCo Health Innovation City, Mölndal

Industry: Biotechnology, Science, Medicine.

Position: We are looking for a talented summer intern to join our Biochemistry & In Vitro biology department team and contribute to the exciting growth of our biotech company.

If you are a driven student with significant experience in the field, then Pretzel Therapeutics might be for you.

Pretzel Therapeutics is a biotechnology company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with research facilities in Mölndal at GoCo House, part of GoCo Health Innovation City. Pretzel Therapeutics is dedicated to developing life-changing medicines with a broad pipeline of first-in-class treatments addressing novel targets within the mitochondria. By harnessing cellular energetics to modulate disease processes and improve survival, function and quality of life, we are ushering in a new treatment paradigm for a breadth of conditions spanning neurological, muscle, metabolic and rare diseases.

Role overview: In this role, the intern will be involved in in vitro assays and various molecular biology tasks, supporting our efforts for drug discovery around mitochondrial targets, as well as performing associated laboratory duties. To excel in this position, the ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in a laboratory environment and a keen enthusiasm for acquiring new knowledge. Previous experience in working with in vitro assays is advantageous. Collaboration will be a key aspect of this role, as the intern will work with a team of scientists located in both the USA and Sweden, underscoring the importance of effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

As part of this laboratory-based role, you will be actively engaged in multiple ongoing projects, with your primary responsibility being the execution of routine biochemistry assays. In addition, you will support downstream cell-based assay screening, contribute to laboratory organization and maintenance, and assist the core science team with various research activities. This internship presents an opportunity to contribute to experiments aimed at identifying new drug targets.

· Biochemistry tasks: The intern will play a pivotal role in small molecule screening efforts. Main tasks will include enzymatic assays at high and low throughput, preparation and quality check of recombinant protein and other assay components/reagents.

· Molecular biology tasks: The intern will contribute to a wide range of molecular biology tasks, including DNA and RNA isolation, PCR amplification, and other molecular techniques as required to support ongoing projects.

· Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining records of experimental procedures and outcomes in electronic notebook will be a key responsibility. Additionally, the intern will support data analysis and contribute to the preparation of reports and presentations summarizing experimental findings.

Qualifications

· Currently enrolled as a master student in disciplines such as molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedical analysis, or biotechnology engineering.

· Prior laboratory experience is essential, preferably in a biochemistry/molecular biology laboratory setting.

· Experience with aseptic techniques is desirable.

· Proficiency in English communication (both verbal and written) is necessary, as the role involves working in a multicultural environment within a global company.

What can Pretzel Therapeutics offer?

This paid internship is a great opportunity to learn and acquire new laboratory techniques and develop both your professional and personal skills. By getting a glimpse into drug discovery and the biotech industry, you’ll gain valuable experience for opportunities in your future career. As part of our team, you will both collaborate with talented scientists and become responsible for important tasks to support our ongoing projects.

Our growing team is committed to build the world’s leading platform to develop therapeutics harnessing the intricacies of mitochondrial biology. Pretzel’s culture fosters a work environment built on respect, integrity, quality, and, of course, fun! We also work in close cooperation with collaborators and service providers in countries all over the world. Pretzel Therapeutics is growing rapidly, and we hope that you will join us on this exciting journey.

The last day of application is 20th of March, but the position can be filled before the application deadline, which is why we ask you to apply as soon as possible.

You are welcome to submit your application by sending your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Questions about the position can be sent to Cindy Phan or Mattias Stamgren: [email protected] and [email protected]