Cellular Biology Internship, Biology and Implant Systems

Biology     ·     Fremont, CA      ·    Full time

Neuralink is developing ultra-high bandwidth brain-machine interfaces to connect humans and computers. We are building a team of multidisciplinary experts passionate about making a world-changing impact.

Building the next generation of these devices requires special skill and dedication. You will be part of a small, multidisciplinary, and elite research and development team working at the interface of materials and biology. Your contributions will help shape the direction of these devices. You will work closely with senior scientists in various research roles including (but not limited to) cell culture, microscopy, biochemistry assays, surgeries, and data analysis. You must thrive in an intense, mission-driven, and collaborative environment.

About you:

• You find large challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them.
• You deliver. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting designs, but in the end, you know that what matters is delivering a manufacturable solution that works every time.
• You are a cross-disciplinary team member. You are excited to work with and learn from software, mechanical, electrical, materials, biological engineers, and neuroscientists. You are comfortable communicating across teams.
• Resourceful, flexible and adaptable; no task is too big or too small.

Key qualifications:

• Evidence of exceptional ability in cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics or a related field.
• At least 1+ years experience with cell/tissue culture using aseptic technique.
• Experience with microscopy.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication skills, thrives working in an interdisciplinary environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Python or other programming languages.
• Familiarity or experience with stem cell culture and/or neural cell cultures.
• Familiarity or experience with immunohistochemistry.
• Familiarity or experience with electrochemistry.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields.
• Growth potential. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.
• Flexible time off + paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Meals provided.

Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.