About Halda Therapeutics

Halda Therapeutics, a Johnson & Johnson company, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of a proprietary RIPTAC™ (Regulated Induced Proximity TArgeting Chimeras) therapeutic that works by a novel “hold and kill” mechanism for the precision treatment of cancer. The mechanism of action of RIPTAC therapeutics is uniquely designed to address cancer’s ability to evolve bypass mechanisms of resistance, a common limitation of today’s precision oncology medicines. 

Our lead RIPTAC programs are in development for major solid tumor types, prostate cancer and breast cancer, with additional RIPTAC therapeutic programs in our pipeline to treat unmet medical needs in cancer. Halda was founded by Yale Professor Craig Crews and is led by a team with deep expertise in bifunctional drug discovery, platform innovation, and company building and is located in New Haven, CT. 

At Halda, our team is a collective force for drug innovation to conquer cancer. Learn more about us at www.haldatx.com.

The Position

Halda is seeking an industrious individual to join the biology group for a summer internship.  The candidate will be responsible for assessing the activity of compounds using various cellular and biochemical assays.  This position requires cross-disciplinary interactions with fellow biologists, medicinal chemists, and structural biologists as well as a willingness to learn new techniques in a fast-paced environment.  The position will be located at Science Park in New Haven, CT.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute cell-based and biochemical assays to assess compound activity and mechanism of action
• Cell culture maintenance and cell line generation including transfections and transductions
• Analyze and interpret assay data to make recommendations for further experiments
• Document experimental work in our electronic lab notebook (LIMS)
• Generate timely, high-quality data and troubleshoot assays when necessary
• Contribute to scientific publications, poster presentations and patent applications
• Participate in lab management responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Graduate student earning a Master’s degree in Science
• Able to thrive in a multifunctional role at a nimble, fast-growing biotech 
• Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work within a team to advance drug discovery projects
• Strong work ethic, responsibility, and positive work habits with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Attention to detail and time management skills within a fast-paced environment are absolutely essential
• Able to explain experimental design and results to the team in a clear and concise manner
• Familiarity with routine laboratory applications and ability to follow standard scientific techniques and methods to perform experiments at the bench
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office is required

Compensation

The position pays $25/hr.