Bio-Techne · 5 hours ago
Graduate Intern - Designer Proteins
Minneapolis, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.80/hr - $23.10/hrBio-Techne is a company focused on enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. They are seeking a highly motivated graduate intern to participate in protein engineering activities and contribute to the development of proprietary protein/antibody products for cell and gene therapy.
BiotechnologyGeneticsManufacturingMedicalMedical Device
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contribute to designing and engineering proteins with enhanced developability attributes (solubility, stability, prolonged half-life, and improved function in cell therapy/organoid workflows) using computational and directed evolution platform methods
Work with team members to improve workflows for the testing of candidate protein/antibody combinations
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of scientists such as biochemists, immunologist, molecular biologist, and other protein designers to translate computational insights into practical therapeutic solutions
Train and mentor others in the lab
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a graduate-level degree in a field relevant to the internship
Must be able to work full-time during the duration of the internship program
Deep knowledge of molecular biology, protein library assembly, and high throughput screening
Thorough display technology experience
Hands-on wet-lab experience in protein sciences or experience working closely with experimentalists strongly preferred
Programming skills for data analysis (NGS analysis, Python, R)
Effectively handle and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
Ability to objectively train employees and delegate tasks
An unfettered constructive demeanor in the face of troubleshooting complex problems
Must have demonstrated ability to work independently on complex projects and determine priorities for self and others
Preferred
Yeast display experience highly preferred
Hands-on wet-lab experience in protein sciences or experience working closely with experimentalists strongly preferred
Benefits
We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
Company
Bio-Techne
Bio-Techne is a supplier of tools for life science research, therapeutic manufacturing, and clinical diagnostics.
Founded in 1981
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1989-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Kim Kelderman
President and CEO
Gary Latham
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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