Portal Biotech

About the Company

Proteins are at the heart of every biological process, yet today's tools still leave major blind spots. At Portal Biotech, we're developing the first platform capable of sequencing entire proteins at the single-molecule level, replacing fragmented views with a complete picture. We want to empower scientists to understand proteins in depth and in real time, enabling faster drug discovery, more accurate diagnostics, and stronger pandemic readiness. Portal Biotech was founded by DNA-sequencing veterans, leveraging machine-learning algorithms and building on decades of in-house expertise in nanopore technology. By analysing full-length protein molecules at the single-molecule level, our platform delivers rapid, real-time information on protein identity, abundance, and structure. Those insights open frontiers in drug discovery, diagnostics, and fundamental research, helping scientists and clinicians to better understand human health and disease. We're looking for sharp minds to help bring this vision to life.

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Company Name

Portal Biotech

Job Title

Internship (Portal London)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Internship (Portal London) **Role Summary:** A 12‑week paid internship in a biotechnology start‑up focused on single‑molecule protein sequencing via nanopore technology. Interns work with multidisciplinary teams—Cartridge, Hardware, Bioinformatics, Development Operations, and Applications—to contribute to research, prototyping, data analysis, and product development. **Expectations:** - Commit to a full‑time, 12‑week placement. - Work independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams. - Demonstrate strong academic performance and a passion for biotechnology. - Apply problem‑solving skills and a proactive learning attitude. - Communicate findings clearly in written and verbal formats. - Manage tasks and deadlines efficiently. - Exhibit enthusiasm for fast‑paced, start‑up research environments. **Key Responsibilities:** - Participate in laboratory experiments, data collection, or software development as assigned by the team. - Assist in designing, building, and testing hardware components or bioinformatics pipelines. - Analyze raw nanopore signals and support development of AI/ML models for data interpretation. - Contribute to prototype validation and iterative design of biological kits. - Compile and present progress reports to team leads and stakeholders. - Support early‑stage R&D on protein workflows and electrophysiology assays. **Required Skills:** - Strong academic background in life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, computer science, or related field. - Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities. - Effective written and verbal communication. - Ability to organise tasks and manage time under tight deadlines. - Team‑player mindset with initiative and independence. - Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques (optional). - Familiarity with programming or data‑analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, R) preferred. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Current enrolment as an undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD student in a relevant discipline. - Immediate, unrestricted right to work in the United Kingdom.

London, United kingdom

On site

10-03-2026