Intern, Cell Line Development / Upstream Process Development - Hummingbird Bioscience

Full-time internship – [SG] based location

ABOUT HUMMINGBIRD BIOSCIENCE

Hummingbird Bioscience is a biotherapeutics company working at the interface of artificial intelligence and human innovation to discover and develop transformative medicines for hard-to-treat diseases. Hummingbird Bioscience’s computational and systems biology technologies have generated a pipeline of innovative clinical-stage monoclonal antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates in oncology and autoimmunity. At Hummingbird Bioscience, the commitment to rigorous science, teamwork, and intellectual integrity underpins our passion to accelerate the journey of new drugs from concept to clinic.

For more information, please visit www.hummingbirdbioscience.com, and follow Hummingbird Bioscience on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an intern to join the Cell line Development/ Upstream Process Development team. This will enable the individual to learn skills associated with antibody drug development, both in terms of cell line development workflows and process development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform aseptic handling in a biosafety cabinet (BSC)
• Perform cell culture in shake flasks and bioreactor handling on a routine basis
• Perform cell culture analysis with manual (hemacytometer) or automated cell counting methods, and metabolite analysers on a routine basis
• Perform chromatography purification, including affinity and Multi-Modal Chromatography, using AKTA systems
• Prepare cell culture media, purification buffers for various process development steps
• Able to record data accurately, legibly and in a timely fashion
• Analyse and present information with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Support in data analysis, and technical documentation writing
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and perform under pressure
• On-job training will be provided

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science or Engineering program
• Competency in suspension cell culture and aseptic techniques preferred
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A basic understanding of cell biology, biologics manufacturing and process development
  
• Able to commit for a 20 weeks internship period

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in aseptic techniques and biosafety cabinet (BSC) work
• Experience in downstream purification techniques using an AKTA

OUR MISSION & VALUES

Our fast-growing biotechnology company is committed to discovering and developing important new drugs for cancer and autoimmune diseases, and living by our values: Excellence, Determination, Teamwork, Intellectual Integrity and Audacity.

JOIN US AT THE FRONTIER OF DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT

We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals committed to solving important, complex problems. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to learn from a multi-disciplinary team and work towards transforming the therapeutic landscape for hard-to-treat diseases. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our team and offer robust learning and development programs. Hummingbird Bioscience understands the need for flexibility for our team and offers a generous paid time off program with flexibility to support employees through different life stages. We invest in our team’s health and offer a comprehensive and holistic employee assistance program. We foster a more collaborative, productive, and sociable culture with on-site lunches and snacks. Finally, we believe in creating social impact beyond our business through corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Are you ready to join us on our mission to discover and develop important new drugs for cancer and autoimmune disease? Click on ‘Apply for this Job’ to submit your application.

For further enquiries, please email us at careers@hummingbirdbio.com.

Hummingbird Bioscience is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Singapore and US federal, state and local laws and/or guidelines that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, protected veteran status and other protected classifications.