Careers

I had the incredible opportunity to intern at Eradivir during summer 2024, and the experience has been transformative for my professional and personal growth. During my time at Eradivir, I was able to get hands on training in conducting both in vitro and in vivo immunological studies. One of the most rewarding aspects of this internship was learning on how to work with BSL-2 level pathogens. This internship allowed me to gain insights into drug discovery and cancer immunology, which I will carry forward into my future career as a healthcare professional and scientist. I am especially grateful for the supportive and collaborative work environment, where I was able to learn from experts and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects. This internship has truly solidified my interest in Drug Development and cancer immunotherapy and has equipped me with the tools and confidence to pursue my long-term career goals.

The most rewarding aspect of my internship experience with Eradivir was being able to observe and understand every step of a project, from the study design to the final presentation of results. This past summer, I worked on studies that evaluated how influenza-targeting drugs affected transmission between groups of animals. It was fascinating to see how the samples I collected were processed and analyzed. While Eradivir provided all the support that I needed to be successful, I was given the space and provided with skills to troubleshoot on my own. My internship experience provided me with a deeper insight into the research process, a wider variety of hands-on lab skills, and the ability to apply my coursework in a way that strengthened my understanding.

The thing I enjoyed the most about my internship with Eradivir last summer was the freedom I was given. The project that I focused on was setting up a model to test candidates to treat several infectious diseases, and I was able to direct the project and take ownership of it. At the same time, I was still given the support and advice needed to make sure the project succeeded. This meant that I was given both the freedom to fail, and the support to succeed. I found that this really allowed me to thrive as a researcher, developing not only hands-on skills in the lab, but also learning how to direct my own project and learn from failure, which are much harder skills to teach. Overall, I really felt that Eradivir allowed me to thrive as a researcher, teaching me more about how drugs are developed than a full year in class would.

Working at Eradivir was a great experience for me to learn and challenge myself in an industrial research environment. During my internship, it was a difficult task to conduct research at first; however, with support from other colleagues, I was able to succeed in designing and executing experiments independently for multiple projects. Particularly, I had a valuable opportunity to learn and be involved in the preclinical evaluation of influenza antiviral drug before proceeding to clinical trials. Eradivir has equipped me with the essential skills and insights needed to pursue a career in pharmaceutical research.

My time as an intern at Eradivir has been transformative for my professional growth. The mentors foster a welcoming approach to training, emphasizing learning over fear of error, which ensures that every intern upholds total integrity in lab techniques. I particularly appreciate their openness to incorporating new methods suggested by interns to optimize efficiency. This approach not only improves workflows but also makes me feel valued as a contributor. Over the summer, I synthesized numerous peptides for experimental treatments, with the trust to adjust procedures based on my understanding of biochemical dynamics. Eradivir’s culture of support and innovation empowers me to grow both as a researcher and an innovator in biotech, enabling me to fully invest in developing groundbreaking therapeutics.