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Aldevron · 2 weeks ago

Undergraduate Intern - Protein Technical Operations

positionMadison, WI
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern

Aldevron is a leading company in the Life Sciences sector, dedicated to advancing science and improving human health. The Undergraduate Intern will assist with complex projects in protein expression, purification, and testing, while gaining valuable experience and exposure to the Technical Operations department.

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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

Recombinant protein expressionProtein purificationProtein characterizationAutomated bioreactor systemsHPLC systemsLab experienceTeam collaborationPresentation skills

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
HPLC systems and control/data analysis software

Company

Aldevron

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Aldevron is a biological development and manufacturing organization specializing in cell and genetic engineering.
dateFounded in 1998
location
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.aldevron.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Aldevron has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (10)
2024 (8)
2023 (10)
2022 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
TA Associates
2021-06-17Acquired
2019-01-01Private Equity
2017-01-24Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Kevin Ballinger
Chief Executive Officer
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Nathan Spangler
Senior Director, IVT mRNA Services Platform
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