Intern - Compound Management at Vilya in South San Francisco, CA

Summary: Vilya is a computational biotechnology company focused on creating innovative medicines to target disease biology. They are seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to join their Compound Management team, where the intern will support R&D efforts and contribute to the advancement of drug development processes. Responsibilities: - Utilize your understanding of chemistry and materials science to support R&D efforts - Automate standard workflows using Hamilton Vantage and Verso - Weigh and prepare laboratory compounds for internal use - Serve as an important liaison between chemistry and biology teams for compound transfer formatting and proper delivery for assays - Contribute to the organization of the synthesis lab including upkeep of lab instrumentation, supplies, day-to-day operations and adherence to EH&S rules and regulations - Follow basic Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Effectively communicate and collaborate with all members of the Vilya team Required Qualifications: - Utilize your understanding of chemistry and materials science to support R&D efforts - Automate standard workflows using Hamilton Vantage and Verso - Weigh and prepare laboratory compounds for internal use - Serve as an important liaison between chemistry and biology teams for compound transfer formatting and proper delivery for assays - Contribute to the organization of the synthesis lab including upkeep of lab instrumentation, supplies, day-to-day operations and adherence to EH&S rules and regulations - Follow basic Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Effectively communicate and collaborate with all members of the Vilya team - Ability to work onsite in our South San Francisco office Preferred Qualifications: - Enrollment in an undergraduate Chemistry or Biology degree program - Recent graduates with a BS in chemistry or biology are also encouraged to apply - Completion of undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory courses - Broad range of experience in experimental support, techniques and execution (including knowledge of safety rules and procedures) - Strong time management skills - Knows how to be efficient in the laboratory, prioritize objectives, and record experiments in an electronic lab notebook in a timely manner - Excellent troubleshooting skills and perceptive problem solving capabilities - Interest in Automated Systems and Liquid Handlers - Impeccable scientific integrity - Scientific curiosity with positive attitude and an eagerness to learn Required Skills: Chemistry knowledge, Laboratory techniques Important Skills: Automated Systems, Liquid Handlers Nice-to-Have Skills: Scientific integrity, Scientific curiosity Benefits: Opportunity to work in a disruptive startup with a talented, experienced, and dedicated team, Monthly commuter stipend