R&D Intern - Molecular Diagnostics

GRIFOLS, S.A. • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Grifols Diagnostic Solutions is seeking a Molecular Diagnostic R&D Intern, this role will be part of the Molecular Diagnostic R&D team and will be reporting to our Scientist III. The R&D Intern contributes to molecular product development projects. This includes development, execution, and interpretation of scientific research projects pertaining to molecular assay/instrument integration with detailed input from supervisor.

We are seeking individuals in the Junior year through recently graduated majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Bioengineering. Prior experience with pipetting is preferred.

Requirements

• Enrollment in or recent graduation (<6 months) from a 4-year accredited degree program, working towards a BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Bioengineering or other applicable degree.
• Enrolled as an undergraduate or recently graduated (<6 months)
• Able to work full time hours during the summer
• Efficient and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with pipetting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor.
• Learn about experimental goals and may provide input to the experimental design.
• Analyzes and summarizes data from individual experiments with input from supervisor and documents work in a laboratory notebook.
• Presents data in group meetings.
• Assists with lab maintenance duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees