Location: On-site at SpinUp, University of Toronto, Mississauga Campus
Duration: 4 or 8 months full-time internship with a potential for renewal; starting January 2024
About us:
At Liven, we are creating the next generation of functional protein and peptide ingredients to transform food and nutrition towards a healthier and more sustainable future.
We are a small, passionate team of scientists and entrepreneurs dedicated to working towards a positive impact and better future. We currently operate our lab from SpinUp, University of Toronto’s first wet lab incubator, which gives us access to a thriving like-minded community and brand new facilities.
About the role:
The research intern will work closely with senior scientists in executing experiments to optimize microbial production of Liven’s novel protein ingredients. This position offers an opportunity for a self-motivated, diligent and detail-oriented student to make a real world impact by bringing novel and sustainable protein ingredients to market.
Key responsibilities:
- conduct microbial growth using plates and shake flasks;
- molecular biology experiments such as cloning;
- protein expression, purification and protein analysis such as SDS-PAGE and protein quantification assays;
- developing standard operating protocols for the workflow;
- documentation and record-keeping;
- data summarization and reporting.
An ideal intern will:
- be working towards an Undergraduate/Master’s degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, bioengineering, life sciences, chemical engineering or similar;
- have prior hands-on laboratory experience including some training in microbiology, biochemistry and basic molecular biology techniques;
- be organized, detail-oriented and observant
- be able to record, analyse and present experimental data clearly and precisely;
- thrive in a small team and start-up environment;
- be a proactive self-starter.
Direct reports: The intern will report directly to the Lead Protein Scientist.
To apply:
If you are interested, please submit a combined PDF containing a resume and a cover letter saved under a filename that includes your first and last name directly via our job ad. Only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We are looking forward to hearing from you and getting to know you and your professional goals!
Disclaimer:
Liven is an equal opportunity employer with a company policy adopting principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility.
Job Type: Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: $17.20-$21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-01-13
