At a Glance
- Tasks: Support electrochemical experiments and contribute to innovative biosensor R&D.
- Company: Level Zero, a top startup revolutionising personalised health monitoring.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentorship, hands-on learning, and potential travel opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on curiosity and fun.
- Why this job: Join a pioneering team and make a real impact in health tech.
- Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in relevant fields with lab experience and a passion for biosensing.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 30000 £ per year.
About Level Zero
Level Zero is pioneering next-generation biosensor technology for precise, real-time monitoring of critical endocrine biomarkers. Recognised as one of the top 20 startups across all categories worldwide at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024—and backed by top‑tier organisations like Redalpine, SOSV, and Entrepreneur First—we’re pushing the boundaries of biochemistry and nanotechnology to revolutionise personalised health. Our mission is bold: to revolutionise health management by delivering clinical-grade data directly to individuals, wherever they are.
About The Role (Internship)
We are looking for a Biosensors Research Intern (Electrochemistry) to support our electrochemical biosensor R&D team, with a focus on aptamer-based sensing and small‑molecule assay development. This role is designed for an intern: you’ll work on well‑defined experiments, learn our lab workflows and electrochemistry stack, and contribute data and documentation that moves projects forward. This is a full‑time, in‑person internship primarily based in London.
What You'll Do
- Support the design and execution of electrochemical experiments (e.g., voltammetry, impedimetry, chronoamperometry) under guidance.
- Prepare buffers/solutions, handle samples (including biofluids where appropriate), and maintain good lab practice.
- Assist with electrode cleaning and basic surface functionalisation steps following established protocols.
- Run assay optimisation experiments (e.g., concentration ranges, incubation times, blocking conditions) and record results rigorously.
- Carry out routine characterisation and quality checks on sensors and reagents, flagging anomalies early.
- Contribute to Python‑based data analysis and plotting (training provided as needed) and help maintain tidy datasets.
- Help draft and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), experiment templates, and lab documentation.
- Present progress in short weekly updates and collaborate closely with chemists, biologists, engineers, and data scientists.
Essential What You Bring
- Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical/Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Comfortable in a wet lab environment with strong attention to detail, safety, and reproducibility.
- Foundational understanding of electrochemistry and enthusiasm to learn biosensing applications.
- Some hands‑on experience with at least one of: electrochemical measurements, surface chemistry, assay development, or analytical methods.
- Strong organisation and note‑taking skills (you keep experiments traceable and data interpretable).
- A proactive, creative, problem‑solving mindset and willingness to ask good questions.
Nice to have
- Prior exposure to aptamers or other biorecognition elements (even through coursework or a thesis project).
- Familiarity with the microfabrication techniques and microfluidic wearable platforms, including CAD modelling, lithography, and experimental setup.
- Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE), basic statistics, or Python scripting for data analysis.
- Experience working with complex matrices (e.g., serum, saliva, urine) or sample preparation.
- Experience with SPR, molecular docking, or structural modelling.
- Experience with Python, R, or MATLAB.
Who You Are
We value culture as much as we value technical expertise, creating an environment that’s equal parts collaboration, curiosity, and fun.
What We Offer
- A full‑time internship with a competitive salary (and the possibility of extension depending on mutual fit and business needs).
- Close mentorship and hands‑on learning with our founding and R&D teams at a leading biosensor startup.
- Exposure to industry experts and opportunities to build a portfolio of real experimental work.
- The chance to contribute to cutting‑edge technology and see how early‑stage R&D translates into product direction.
- Travel to New York and other potential sites for R&D purposes (where relevant).
Be Part of Our Journey
If you're ready to learn fast, contribute to meaningful experiments, and thrive in a collaborative, science‑driven startup environment, we'd love to hear from you. If your skills and experience do not align perfectly with this role, yet you believe you have something unique to offer, we're keen to listen. Reach out to us with a short statement on how you can contribute and let's discuss where you might fit into our team.
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