Tolka is an AI-native biotech backed by Khosla Ventures and Draper Associates. We combine agentic AI, robotics, and phage therapy to deliver personalized medicine to patients left behind by traditional drug development.
By 2050, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are projected to kill more people than cancer. At Tolka, we believe phages—nature’s original nanobots, hyper-specific, self-replicating, and astonishingly adaptable—are our best shot at stopping this silent pandemic.
You will work on a moonshot goal: eradicating antibiotic-resistant superbugs using phage therapy—an approach still invisible to most of the world, but one that could redefine how we treat infections.
? About the Role
We are seeking ambitious, thoughtful, and unorthodox thinkers to join our microbiology team as interns. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work directly on a high-impact drug development pipeline, learning from PhDs, biotech veterans, and experienced microbiologists.
This is more than an internship—it’s a chance to help shape the future of medicine.
Pay: $17-$20/hour
Location: South Florida
Minimum age: 18 years
? What You’ll Do
Collect environmental samples (soil, sewage, pond water, compost, farm waste) for phage discovery
Prepare and process samples for phage isolation
Assist in preparing and maintaining bacterial cultures
Conduct microbiological assays to identify and characterize phages
Analyze plaque assay results to help guide phage selection decisions
Participate in experimental design discussions with the R&D; team
Propose current phage hunting or screening strategies based on your findings or literature reviews
Prepare reports, visual summaries, and presentations of lab findings
Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe BSL-2 lab environment
Support ongoing research projects and participate in team meetings
? What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art microbiology lab
Exposure to cutting-edge tran
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