Why Join Intellia?
Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases.
Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done.
We want all of our people to go beyond what is possible. We aren’t constrained by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just “treat” people. We’re all in this for something more. We’re driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together.
How you will Achieve More with Intellia:
As an Automation Engineer Intern for a genome editing company, a major focus is on NGS library prep methods to identify gene editing events in support of the company’s pipeline by utilizing our collection of liquid handling and automated high-throughput plate processing platforms. Your primary responsibilities will include:
Implementing new instrumentation into novel and existing workflows
Discussing bottlenecks with the research team, be part of a team that identifies and implements solutions
Assisting with day-to-day troubleshooting
About You:
Are you a natural problem solver? Do you have strong independent troubleshooting skills but have always wondered what it would be like to collaborate with a team? Are you a fast learner who enjoys implementing lab solutions using automation? We are looking for a candidate currently enrolled in a B.S in Molecular Biology or Engineering disciplines looking for a summer internship!
Meet your Future Team:
You will be joining our Screening and NGS Platform Development (SNPD) group. You’ll directly report to the Automation Group Lead whose team possesses a wide-ranging set of skills learned over years of varied Biotech industry experience. Given the breadth of applications we support, the candidate will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of areas not just within SNPD, but also collaborating with the Chemistry, Process Development and Delivery Sciences teams in support of Intellia’s gene editing pipeline.
The team is currently working onsite therefore, candidates who apply should to be currently local to Cambridge MA or open to relocating. While much of the day-to-day operations require wet-lab work, our team is focused on building not just technical expertise but fostering an environment for growth of people whose skills span across engineering and science. If you join our team, you can expect to join a hardworking and collaborative environment. We look forward to fostering your skills, learning from your experiences, and building a larger team that will make a difference in patient’s lives.
EEOC Statement: Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.