Life Sciences Research Intern - Immunoassay Development

Danaher • Chaska, MN

92d • $30

About The Position

The Assay Development Intern is responsible for participating in a team performing general laboratory operations, supporting tasks such as material inventory and general laboratory maintenance. The R&D Summer Intern will work directly with a group of scientists doing a variety of tasks related to the development of fully-automated immunoassays on Beckman Coulter's instruments and will have the opportunity to learn real-world applications of the R&D design process by completing assignments requiring independent thinking and basic analysis; in addition to documentation of studies performed. This position reports to the Supervisor of Development Science and is part of the Immunoassay Research and Development team located in Chaska, MN and will be an on-site role.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biological Sciences or related discipline
• 0-2+ years of laboratory experience (class experience acceptable)
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices and scientific methods
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of statistical methods and design of experiments

Responsibilities

• Work on a project within the Immunoassay development team
• Get hands-on industry experience
• Present on your project at the end of the internship program
• Learn about Danaher Business System fundamentals

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $30

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree