M.Sc. Interns/Trainees – Laboratory and Business Development

Internship Opportunity: M.Sc. Interns/Trainees – Laboratory and Business Development

Location: Avesthagen Limited, Bangalore

Internship Duration: 6 months (extendable based on project requirements)

Stipend: Competitive

No. of Posts: 6

About Avesthagen:

Avesthagen Limited is a leading research organization at the forefront of cutting-edge advancements in genomics, molecular biology and precision medicine. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated M.Sc. students to join our research team as interns/trainees. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art wet lab techniques and contribute to impactful, innovative projects in the fields of biotechnology and precision health.

Internship Overview:

As an intern at Avesthagen, you will have the opportunity to engage in research projects involving microbiology, molecular cloning, stem cell technology, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), CRISPR-Cas genome editing and bioinformatics. You will be actively involved in experimental design, execution and data analysis, providing practical knowledge and valuable skills to help advance your scientific career.

Key Responsibilities:

Wet Lab Research:

  • Culture and maintain microbial strains for microbiological studies.
  • Perform molecular cloning, PCR and other standard molecular biology techniques.
  • Conduct experiments with stem cells, iPSCs and CRISPR-Cas systems.

Bioinformatics and Data Analysis:

  • Collaborate on bioinformatics analysis of experimental datasets, including gene expression and genomic data.
  • Utilize computational tools for data visualization and interpretation.

Documentation and Collaboration:

  • Maintain accurate records of experimental protocols, observations and results.
  • Participate in team discussions to troubleshoot experiments and optimize methodologies.
  • Contribute to presentations and reports summarizing research progress.

Candidate Qualifications:

Education:

  • Currently enrolled in an M.Sc. program in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics or related fields.

Skills:

  • Basic understanding of molecular biology, genetics and microbiology concepts.
  • Prior exposure to techniques like PCR, cell culture and cloning is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with bioinformatics tools is a plus, but not mandatory.

Attributes:

  • Strong interest in hands-on lab work and research.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

What We Offer:

  • Exposure to cutting-edge research technologies and methodologies.
  • Mentorship from experienced scientists in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Certification and letters of recommendation based on performance.

How to Apply:Interested candidates should send their CV, a brief statement of purpose and a letter of recommendation (if available) to [email protected] with the subject line: “M.Sc. Interns/Trainees Application – Laboratory and Business Development” by 28th February 2025.

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