Danaher Corporation · 4 months ago
Life Science Summer Intern - Protein Expression & Purification
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$28/hr - $30/hrDanaher Corporation is a global leader in life sciences, and they are seeking a Life Science Summer Intern to join their Technical Operations team at Aldevron. The internship provides hands-on experience in protein expression and purification, along with opportunities for professional development and exposure to leadership.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceMedical
Responsibilities
Express recombinant proteins in microbial or eukaryotic expression systems at scales ranging from milliliter to hundreds of liters using shake flasks and automated bioreactors
Purify recombinant proteins at scales ranging from milligrams to tens of grams using automated chromatography systems
Characterize in-process samples and purified proteins using methods including, but not limited to, OD determination, metabolite profiling, SDS-PAGE, RP-HPLC, aSEC, LAL assay
Develop assays for testing purified proteins against a panel of release criteria
Complete project plans according to all specifications, including timeline and budget
Evaluate and implement new technologies and work practices in the fields of protein expression, purification, and characterization
Prepare and deliver final presentation to the team on work performed during the internship
Qualification
Required
Working towards an undergraduate degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, microbiology or a closely related field
Previous lab experience
Preferred
Exposure to one or a combination of the following is preferred: automated single-use or stainless bioreactor systems and control software
GE ÄKTA systems and unicorn software or HPLC systems and control/data analysis software
Company
Danaher Corporation
Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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