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Why Bloom

At Bloom Science we balance fun with the serious business of changing lives. We have a values-driven culture that is built from the ground up. We empower our team members to treat every clinical trial like a patient’s life depends on it – because it does. Our leaders are in the trenches with you – committed to advancing science and moving mountains for a potentially transformational approach to medicine.

Our Core Values

Passion:

We eagerly utilize cutting edge technologies to solve meaningful problems for patients in need.

Innovation:

Lead with science and data. Think, try, learn, improve and repeat

Determination:

Perseverance of effort driven by our passion.

Commitment:

We are a mission-driven company inspired to improve the health and well-being of all people affected by neurological disorders.

Thrive:

We are diverse, courageous, entrepreneurial, and transparent. We believe in the importance of work-life balance.

Internship Program

Bloom Science’s Internship Program is a paid 8 week internship for an advanced high school or undergraduate looking to gain experience in the biotechnology industry. Our program is designed to provide hands-on laboratory experience and the opportunity to develop professional skills and establish career networks and mentors.

We have multiple areas of focus of our Interns:

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Microbiology:

The project will be focused on isolation of microbial strains from our clinical samples for a Bloom Science drug discovery project.

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Neuroscience:

The project will focus on developing iPSC derived neuron and astrocyte cultures for drug screening.

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Synthetic Biology:

The project will focus on designing and constructing DNA vectors for genome engineering of anaerobic commensal bacteria.

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Computational Biology:

The project will focus on data analysis, e.g., microbiome and other omics data, from projects spanning both internal and public datasets.

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Art in STEM:

This project will be focused on creating digital art that focuses on the intersections of the arts and sciences.

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TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE:

This project will focus on theoretical research supporting translational activities of Bloom’s lead programs.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:

This program will gain insight and exposure into the decision-making process and strategic planning of the company while also developing an understanding of Bloom’s overall vision, mission, and values.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LABORATORY AND COMPUTATIONAL INTERNSHIPS:

  • Accurate recording of experimental setup and findings
  • Frequently present ongoing or completed experiments to project team members and direct supervisor
  • Adhere to common EH&S and safe work environment practices
  • Work will be performed onsite at Bloom’s location in San Diego; 20-30 hours per week
  • Perform all duties in keeping with the Company’s core values, policies and all applicable regulations

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

If High School Student:
Completed Biology and Chemistry courses

If Undergraduate Student:
Current undergraduate student with major declared in the field of Biology or Science related field

General:

  • Critical-thinking skills, self-motivation, and a strong drive for mastery
  • Highly adaptable to daily workflow changes
  • Utilizes rapid problem-solving to excel in a high failure rate environment
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong learning orientation, curiosity, and passion for science and patients

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ART INTERNSHIP:

  • Generate weekly visual art projects based on or discovery research
  • Frequently present ongoing or completed projects to team members
  • Work may be performed onsite at Bloom’s location in San Diego; 20-30 hours per week
  • Onsite only
  • Perform all duties in keeping with the Company’s core values, policies and all applicable regulations

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Interest in utilizing art to communicate science concepts
  • Able to provide a small digital portfolio of prior work
  • Self-motivation, and a strong drive for mastery
  • Highly adaptable to daily workflow changes
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong learning orientation, curiosity, and passion for art and science

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Must be able to commit to the full 8 week time frame.

Must be entering junior or senior year in high school or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.

Bloom Science, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Michelle Pham

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Julian Zaragoza

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Gabrielle Rena

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Alex Morgan

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