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Cell Culture & Cell-Based Assays Internship (Wet Lab)
Maintain cell lines and run a small screening project with viability, cytotoxicity and protein readouts, under close supervision and with rigorous plate design and analysis.
About this internship
After induction and an aseptic-technique phase, you design and run a dose–response study with appropriate controls, add an apoptosis or ELISA readout, and analyse the results statistically.
Work uses established, non-hazardous cell lines. You finish with a report and presentation.
Example projects
A dose–response and IC50 study of a reference compound across two cell lines
Compare MTT and resazurin readouts for the same treatments
Quantify a secreted protein by ELISA after treatment
Optimise seeding density and plate layout for a screening assay
Eligibility
- Students in the final year of B.Sc., B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech., B.Pharm. or M.Pharm. in biotechnology, life sciences, pharmacy or biomedical sciences; recent graduates are welcome
- Undergraduate cell biology
- Participants must be 18 or older and complete the safety induction
Selection criteria
- Academic record and relevant coursework (no minimum percentage is applied mechanically; the whole application is read)
- A statement of purpose of 150–300 words: what you want to learn, why this track and what you hope to do next
- Evidence of initiative: projects, coursework, code, posters or laboratory experience, if you have any
- Performance in a short, track-specific task (sent after screening)
- A 20-minute online interview on your motivation and reasoning, not on memorised facts
Application procedure
Apply online
Complete the application form with your academic details, track and duration, and a statement of purpose. It takes about ten minutes.
Screening
An admissions reviewer reads every application and replies within five working days, by e-mail.
Short task
Shortlisted applicants receive a track-specific task: a small analysis, a reading-and-reasoning exercise or a protocol question. It is designed to take two to three hours.
Interview
A 20-minute online conversation about your motivation, your task and how you approach problems.
Offer and onboarding
Successful applicants receive an offer letter with the start date, mentor, project area and fee. Your place is confirmed when the fee is paid.
Internship and review
Weekly mentor reviews, a mid-point check and a final presentation, followed by your certificate.
Duration and fees
| Duration | Fee | Including 18% GST |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | ₹14,999 + GST | ₹17,699 |
| 8 weeks | ₹24,999 + GST | ₹29,499 |
| 12 weeks | ₹34,999 + GST | ₹41,299 |
| 24 weeks (dissertation length) | ₹59,999 + GST | ₹70,799 |
Time commitment: Full-time at the bench, Monday to Friday. Start dates are offered monthly and confirmed in your offer letter. Fees are payable after selection; see the refund policy.
Learning outcomes
- Maintain cell lines aseptically
- Design and run plate-based assays
- Fit dose–response curves and report IC50 values with uncertainty
- Present cell-based results to publication standards
Mentorship
- A named mentor who supervises your bench work directly
- Daily check-ins at the bench and a weekly one-to-one review
- Review of your laboratory notebook against good documentation practice
- A fortnightly group journal club and data session
- Written feedback at the mid-point and at the end
Deliverables
- A project report in the format of a short research paper
- Your code repository or laboratory notebook, reviewed by your mentor
- A final presentation to the mentor panel
- A Vedicgen internship certificate with a unique verification ID
- A letter of recommendation for interns whose work merits one
Equipment and tools
Apply for this internship
Vedicgen training internships are fee-based and do not pay a stipend. The fee covers mentorship, computing or laboratory resources, materials and the certificate. Fees are listed on this page and are exclusive of 18% GST.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Start dates are offered in the first week of each month, subject to mentor availability, and confirmed in your offer letter. Apply at least three weeks before you want to start.
Yes. Interns who complete the project and the final presentation receive a Vedicgen internship certificate, issued by Vivofold, with a unique ID that anyone can check on the verification page.
Many universities accept it. On request we provide a joining letter, a weekly attendance and progress record, and a completion letter in your institution’s format. Check your university’s requirements before applying.
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