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? Microbiology Internship at Tolka

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 new 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 workplace
- Support ongoing research projects and participate in team meetings

? What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art microbiology lab

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