Team Description:

The biocompatibility team plays a critical role in supporting the manufacture of Neuralink devices by ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. We specialize in a range of essential processes, including batch release testing, chemical characterization, general analytical testing (such as mass spectrometry, chromatography, pH/conductivity, and general chemistry), microbiological testing (bioburden, environmental monitoring, and more), material analysis, and in-vitro biocompatibility assays.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a Biocompatibility Intern, you will play a critical role in advancing our biocompatibility pipeline by developing and streamlining a state-of-the-art in-vitro biocompatibility assay for medical device extracts. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced R&D environment and contribute to innovative neurotechnology.

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews, including OECD Guidance Documents, to inform assay development.
• Select appropriate positive and negative controls.
• Revise assay development plans to align with international and FDA guidance.
• Establish and maintain mammalian cell cultures
• Design and implement assays which utilize tools like plate readers and confocal microscopes
• Identify appropriate endpoints, ensure reproducibility of results, and test mixtures of compounds.
• Validate developed assays using positive and negative controls, and assess mixed controls to simulate medical device extracts and determine assay limitations.
• Assist with the setup of necessary laboratory equipment, including calibration and qualification, if needed.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in biology, chemistry, or related field
• Strong background in cell biology, molecular biology, and/or toxicology
• Experience with cell culture techniques
• Experience with confocal microscopy
• Familiarity with assay development
• Ability to conduct thorough literature searches
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or PhD student/candidate in Toxicology, Molecular Biological, Biochemistry, or related field
• Experience in development of in-vitro assays
• Familiarity with neurotoxicity testing or neurological cell lines

What We Offer:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and 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
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
• Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded