Job Description

Intern, Upstream Process (USP)- Hummingbird Bioscience

(Full-time internship - Singapore based location)

ABOUT HUMMINGBIRD BIOSCIENCE

Hummingbird Bioscience is a data-driven precision biotherapeutics team discovering and developing transformative biologic medicines for hard-to-treat diseases. The Hummingbird Bioscience model combines computational and systems biology and wet lab drug discovery in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment spanning initial discovery through clinical development. We harness this integrated approach across target identification and patient selection, enabling our team to increase the efficiency of translating novel scientific insights while reducing the inherent risk in drug discovery and development. At Hummingbird Bioscience, our commitment to rigorous science, teamwork, and intellectual integrity underpins our passion to accelerate the journey of new drugs from concept to clinic.

Our highly experienced teams in the US and Singapore span antibody discovery, pharmacology, production and clinical development. For more information, please visit www.hummingbirdbioscience.com, and follow Hummingbird Bioscience on , and .

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hummingbird Bioscience is seeking an Intern, Upstream Process Development to build technical capabilities for our robust pipeline and growing projects. The intern will 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 or automated cell counting methods, and metabolite analysers on a routine basis
• Support pilot scale processing of single use bioreactor systems including depth filtration harvest
• Support in data analysis, and technical documentation writing
• Able to record data accurately, legibly and in a timely fashion
• Analyse and present information using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and perform under pressure
• On-the-job training will be provided as necessary

REQUIRED 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
• Willingness to carry out hands-on activities

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

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.

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