Intern - R&D

At Aldevron, we shape the future of medicine by advancing science in meaningful ways. Our team of dedicated, forward-thinking associates share this goal by combining best-in-class products and service with the ideal operating environment to lay the groundwork for vital new discoveries worldwide. We believe people are our most valuable asset. Whether this is your first step on a rewarding career path or are a seasoned professional ready to take your career to the next level, we hire the best from all backgrounds and experiences. 

Aldevron is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health. 

This position is a part of the research and development organization and will be onsite at our Fargo location.   At Aldevron, we combine best-in-class products and service with the ideal operating environment to lay the groundwork for vital new discoveries worldwide.  You will be a part of the R&D  team and report to Director of R&D responsible for developing protein RNA and DNA products.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Protein Expression, Purification, and Characterization:

• Express and purify recombinant proteins in microbial systems using shake flasks and automated bioreactors

• Characterize in-process samples and purified proteins using methods including, but not limited to, OD determination, metabolite profiling, SDS-PAGE

• 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

• Maintain meticulous records; report results of scientific experiments, manufacturing runs, and analytical tests accurately and in a timely manner and ensure the labs are clean, well-organized and safe

• Work effectively both within a team and independently on assigned projects

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Working towards an Undergraduate degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, microbiology, or a closely related field.

• Previous lab experience

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills and ability to follow written directions

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: 

• Exposure to one or a combination of the following is preferred:  Automated single-use or glass bioreactor systems and control software or GE ÄKTA systems and unicorn software

Standard laboratory skills for a biochemistry or microbiology lab 

The hourly range for this role is $30.00. This is the rate that we in good faith believe is the rate of compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

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