Research & Development Intern

Job Description JOB SUMMARY

For over 25 years, Mirus Bio pioneered the manufacture of transfection reagents and proprietary technologies for nucleic acid delivery applications. Despite our extensive experience, we pride ourselves on maintaining the spirit of a startup. Our dynamic and forward‑thinking approach has allowed us to stay agile and adapt to emerging trends. Our work is technical and cutting‑edge, and we promote a culture that encourages creativity, initiative, responsibility, and respect.

Our team members are engaged and motivated by the desire to support our customers to practice good science to generate strong results. Mirus, together with Gamma Biosciences, is establishing the future of science and medicine by developing products that enable researchers within the cell and gene therapy space.

Empower Discovery. Enable Innovation. Improve Life.

Mirus Bio is expanding and has an immediate opening for an onsite part‑time research and development (R&D) Intern to join our growing team based in Madison, Wisconsin. The primary goal of this position is to support the R&D Biology Team with laboratory and computer‑related tasks. This part‑time on‑site position works cross‑functionally with all departments within Mirus Bio.

• Perform general laboratory maintenance duties.
• Perform cell biology experiments and assays including transfections, flow cytometry, luciferase expression in cells in vitro, and generation of recombinant viruses such as lentivirus and adeno‑associated virus (AAV). Supporting molecular biology assays include ELISAs and dPCR.
• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook and electronic tracking of experiments in a timely manner when applicable.
• Interface and work amicably with other R&D and Production scientists.
• Adhere to Biological Safety Level 2 (BSL‑2) guidelines and standard laboratory practices to create a safe laboratory environment.
• Conscientious operation of laboratory equipment and general awareness and maintenance of laboratory cleanliness and organization.
• Share information with fellow employees.
• Build positive relationships during internal and external interactions.
• Demonstrate behavior outlined within the Mirus Bio Employee Handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned by R&D Group Leader.

• High school graduate.

• Ability to work productively in a team environment.
• Capability to work in an organized manner, to make critical observations, and to maintain good records of the results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This position has a pay range of $12.00 – $13.00 per hour and will be commensurate with experience.

A typical work schedule would be 5–20 hours per week during the semester, and 20–40 hours per week during the summer and available holidays.

• Empower
• Passion
• Integrity
• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Mirus benefits include non‑compensation benefits such as health care, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development.

Mirus Bio is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements for the positions listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mirus Bio is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Mirus Bio is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact