Dalton Bioanalytics analyzes nearly all major classes of bio-relevant molecules at a fraction of traditional multiomic costs using their Omni-MS platform. Utilizing tried-and-true liquid chromatography coupled mass spectrometry (LC-MS), Dalton Bioanalytics analyzes protein, lipids, electrolytes, nutrients, environmental chemicals, and other small molecules in a single-shot assay for the first time in history. Their coupled laboratory and computational techniques enable Dalton Bioanalytics to simultaneously identify and quantify thousands of analyses quickly and accurately.

Internship Overview:
Primary responsibilities include the preparation and analysis of samples in a high-throughput mass spectrometry laboratory. Employees must be able to accurately follow detailed standard operating procedures without deviations as well as complete any task assigned by the supervisor. The successful candidate will be team-oriented, highly motivated, and will have excellent communication skills.

Specific duties include:

• Perform bioanalysis including all processes associated sample preparation and with liquid chromatography mass spectrometry operation according to established standard operating procedures with minimal deviations.
• Abide by all quality protocols required to ensure accurate testing of specimens.
• Operate analytic test instrumentation to ensure accurate generation of reliable test results.
• Maintain reagents required for production testing.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or laboratory manager.

Location of Duties: In-lab
Hours per Week: 15

MET Biotechnologies is developing a new modality of cellular engineering: modifying the cell’s mitochondrial genome through mitochondria transfer. Their device platforms can transfer micron- sized cargo into mammalian cells with high efficiency and throughput. This new service will expand avenues of mitochondrial research, improve cell line production, and facilitate the development of enhanced cellular therapeutics.

Internship Overview:
MET Biotechnology is looking to host an intern that thrives in the fast-paced environment of an early-stage startup. Interns will strengthen their general wet lab knowledge with hands-on experience performing exosome purification. In addition to developing technical lab skills, interns will also develop data logging and lab notebook techniques for real world application. MET Biotechnology pairs intern skill growth with an inside look to the start-up product development concept and cycle.

Specific duties include:

• Cell culture
• Data acquisition
• Experimental preparation
• Exosome purification
• Basic characterization protocol

Location of Duties: In-lab
Hours per Week: 15

Pelage Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is designing small molecules that target hair follicle stem cells to drive hair cycle and treat Alopecia (hair loss). Pelage’s technology is the first to target both cellular metabolism and hair follicle stem cells as a treatment for Alopecia. Pelage intends to deliver a world-class hair loss drug to treat Alopecia and significantly improve hair health for millions.

Internship Overview:
Pelage Pharmaceuticals is seeking to provide an exciting and unique opportunity to work at a biopharmaceutical startup as they embark on our first in-man clinical trials. Through their role, interns will be exposed to a fast paced and dynamic work environment in which they will have the opportunity to participate in a broad range of activities from lab management to conducting and analyzing biological experiments, all while

gaining exposure to the inner workings of what goes into the early stages of developing a new pharmaceutical before it goes to market. Through these activities, Pelage will support the undergraduate intern in developing several soft skills such as professional conduct and communication, organization, time management, teamwork, and problem solving, and hard skills such as working with animals in research, obtaining and processing histological samples, working in a biological safety cabinet, and quantifying and analyzing data with tools such as ImageJ and GraphPad Prism. Through the entirety of the experience, the Pelage team also hopes to place emphasis on supporting the intern with their career development goals, which could include things like mentorship on applying to graduate programs and/or providing insight and networking opportunities to help the student explore career opportunities in related fields.

Specific duties include:

• Cell culture
• Data analysis
• Data acquisition
• Experimental preparation
• Functional assays
• Glass wash/autoclave
• Hazardous waste management
• Lab material stocking/ordering
• Lab notebook skills
• Pipetting
• Sample preparation
• Mouse research studies

Location of Duties: In-lab
Hours per Week: 15

SolGrapH Inc. is a newly created company formed to spin-out, de-risk, advance and commercially translate an innovative UCLA technology that uses concentrated solar radiation to convert natural gas into high-quality and high-purity graphite and hydrogen. The solar-driven process involves no metal catalyst and releases zero CO2 emissions, while also co-producing a high-yield stream of hydrogen gas and graphite that can be used in the production of Li-ion batteries.

Internship overview:
Co-founded by 2 UCLA engineering professors, the SolGrapH team is eager to provide opportunities for an undergraduate Bruin to grow and develop in a real-world environment. The internship’s focus on professional development extends to various technical areas including engineering design, manufacturing, electrochemical analysis, thermal analysis, reaction engineering, advanced instrumentation, process development and techno-economic analysis. Intern(s) will also receive mentorship to develop technical communication skills and project management along with market dynamics exposure for clean-tech entrepreneurship.

Specific duties include:

• Data analysis
• Data acquisition
• Experimental preparation
• Functional assays
• Lab notebook skills
• Market research
• Sample preparation

Location of Duties: In-Lab
Hours per Week: 15

ViBo Health transforms healthcare to be truly personalized, precise, and predictive. Standard in vitro lab tests are done infrequently and limited to suspected morbidities. ViBo addresses this problem through their advanced NMR technology. This non-invasive molecular spectroscopy technique can measure metabolites in the body efficiently, cost effectively, and quickly. ViBo’s Health Scanner will be a table-top device for high traffic locations like gyms or pharmacies.

Internship overview:
ViBo Health’s interns will receive real world, highly impactful experiences that can shape their career(s). ViBo Health is exploring a growing number of use cases for application of their Health Scanner technology in numerous markets, as well as gathering experimental evidence. Interns working with ViBo Health will get valuable experience in pre-clinical trial planning and coordination. ViBo’s CEO is looking forward to providing one-on-one guidance on project design and career planning.

Specific duties include:

• Data analysis
• Data acquisition
• Experimental preparation
• Sample preparation
• Pre-clinical trial preparation

Location of Duties: In-lab
Hours per Week: 15