Arvinas is a clinical-stage biotechnology company leading the way in targeted protein degradation therapeutics. Arvinas is the first company to focus solely on protein degradation and its platform technology is the most advanced in the field. Since its founding in 2013, Arvinas’ PROTAC® Discovery Engine has been driving the most significant breakthroughs in the industry. Arvinas’ pipeline encompasses a range of validated and undruggable targets in oncology, immuno-oncology, and neuroscience. This includes three clinical-stage programs: bavdegalutamide (ARV-110) and ARV-766, which are being developed as potential treatments for men with late-line metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, and ARV-471, which is being co-developed and commercialized by Arvinas and Pfizer as a potential treatment for patients with breast cancer.
#TeamArvinas is made up of more than 400 passionate and curious employees, whose diverse thoughts and perspectives are highly valued. Arvinas employees embrace the freedom to pursue innovation, think creatively, and give back. They are driven by the company’s values and mission – to improve the lives of patients with serious diseases by pioneering therapies created with our revolutionary PROTAC® protein degradation platform. We’re really excited about the work we’re doing inside and outside of Arvinas, and think you will be, too. But don’t just take our word for it – learn more about life at Arvinas and what employees have to say. For more information, please visit www.arvinas.com.
Position Summary
We are looking for a motivated individual to work as a co-op within Platform Biology for the second half of 2023—approximately June through December. This position will be dedicated to conducting experiments and executing assays involving cultured cells or isolated proteins and using multiple methodologies to develop protein degrader small molecules.
This position is located at our headquarters in New Haven, CT, and reports to a Research Investigator.
Principal Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- >75% lab work: conduct experiments and analytical assays involving cell culture, protein detection, or protein:ligand interactions.
- Execution of cell-based assays to query targeted protein degradation (western blots, ELISA, reporter assays, etc.).
- Apply excellent organizational skills to maintain lab stocks and lab cleanliness.
- Maintain clear experimental records and communicate well with supervisor and other team members.
- Deliver critical data by following provided protocols and guidance.
Qualifications
- Motivated and productive individual with excellent communication skills who works effectively in a team setting.
- Prior lab experience is required.
- Pipetting experience is a must.
- Experience with SDS-PAGE and immunoblotting is preferred.
- Experience with 96- or 384-well plate-based assays is preferred (e.g., ELISA, colorometric assays, cell growth assays).
- Experience with aseptic mammalian cell/tissue culture is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
- Organized, goal-oriented, and timeline-conscious.
- Other preferred skills and knowledge.
- Experimental documentation/lab notebook.
- Data presentation.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- A strong work ethic and willingness for continued learning.
Education
- Current undergraduate student with a concentration in the biological or chemical sciences.
Arvinas is proud to offer a competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, and much more. To learn more about Arvinas, please visit www.arvinas.com
Arvinas is an Equal Opportunity employer
