Paid Internship Opportunity with Firststring Research
FirstString Research is seeking an intern who works collaboratively, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and seeks opportunities for growth as a developing scientist. This is a part-time internship for candidates currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a quantitative field, or graduate students pursuing a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field. Interested candidates with a background in data science or statistics may also apply. Level of responsibility and pay will be commensurate with experience. This position does not involve laboratory work and will be based at FirstString’s office in Mount Pleasant, SC, with opportunity for remote work as deemed appropriate.
Position Details: Hourly position with expected commitment of 15-20 hours/week for 8 weeks, with potential for opportunity to extend internship duration. Pay range of $15-20/hour, commensurate with experience and education.
Submit a Statement of Interest and CV or resumé to Dr. Carissa James, james@firststringresearch.com. The deadline to submit an application is December 1.
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FirstString Research is a biotechnology company focused on the development of novel therapeutics for unmet medical needs associated with dysregulation of inflammation and impaired injury response. The Biotechnology Internship at FirstString will provide exposure to pharmaceutical Research and Development, at a clinical stage biotech company with drug candidates in multiple therapeutic areas. The intern will support FirstString’s Research and Development team, which is responsible for translating a drug candidate from idea to clinical application. The intern will have opportunities for exposure to drug formulation development, toxicology and pharmacology, and efficacy studies intended to support approval for use in humans.
Responsibilities may include one or more of the following:
- Process and analyze data from in vivo and in vitro studies using Microsoft Excel, Graphpad Prism, and/or SAS
- Perform literature reviews in various subject matter areas to support optimization of in vitro and in vivo study design
- Draft meeting summaries and project reports to support Research and Development team efforts
- Assist with Project Management of preclinical studies led by the Research and Development team
- Additional duties to support the Research and Development team, as appropriate
Necessary Qualifications:
- Interest in a career in medical/pharmaceutical Research and Development
- Competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Availability to commit 15-20 hours/week to internship
Preferred Qualifications:
· Prior research experience
· Competency in Graphpad Prism, SAS
· Comfort with data analysis, statistical analyses
Position Details: Hourly position with expected commitment of 15-20 hours/week for 8 weeks, with potential for opportunity to extend internship duration. Pay range of $15-20/hour, commensurate with experience and education.
Submit a Statement of Interest and CV or resumé to Dr. Carissa James, james@firststringresearch.com.