R&D Graduate Intern

Danaher•Madison, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Summer Internship Program The program is a 10-week paid internship immersive experience that provides functional learning working on robust and challenging project work, Executive and Senior leadership engagement, and exposure to Danaher Business System fundamentals. The program culminates with a report-out presentation to leaders from the organization. After successful completion of the program, interns will be considered to return as a full-time associate upon graduation. This position is part of the Cell-Based R&D team located in Madison, WI and will be on-site. 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, report to a senior scientist on the team , and work alongside our other experienced scientists . The role will also offer frequent opportunities to interact and collaborate with other functional groups at Aldevron-Madison.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry or related life science discipline
Previous experience with recombinant protein expression and purification
Exposure to one or a combination of the following is required: Automated single-use or stainless-steel bioreactor systems and control software
Protein expression systems and/or aseptic technique
AKTA systems and unicorn software

Responsibilities

Carry out general research laboratory activities (following protocols or SOPs) under moderate supervision
Help develop innovative methods or products that help fuel our business needs
Design and execute experiments, interpret resulting data, and communicate results at regular team meetings.
Carry out expression screens or experiments to produce proteins of interest at a large range of scales
Purify recombinant proteins utilizing automated chromatography systems
Characterize a variety of in-process samples with methods including, but not limited to, OD determination, metabolite profiling, SDS-PAGE, RP-HPLC, aSEC, LAL assay, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, dynamic and static light scattering, and in vitro biochemical assays
Complete project plans according to specifications, including timeline and budget