Summer R&D Intern - Recombinant Proteins
CA-Emeryville, US
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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. |
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Grifols Diagnostic Solutions in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Summer R&D Intern. The summer internship will perform research in a laboratory setting and to gain experience in biological research. Become part of a dynamic and growing team geared towards research of antigens and/or antibodies. Primary duties may include, but not limited to cloning, mammalian cell culture, protein expression, purification and characterization by SDS-PAGE, Western-blot, ELISA, kinetics/binning, mass-spectrometry and protein conjugation. Intern will be exposed to these functions through daily interaction, lab meetings and will have the opportunity to learn laboratory wet skills. Internship will be structured to meet the needs of the project and interests of the intern.
Major Accountabilities (List main duties of the job and physical requirement if any)
- Provides updates to scientist on status of experiments and studies
- Assists and performs experiments in the laboratory, as needed.
- Records observations and results
- Assist subsequent characterization of the recombinant proteins
- Identifies, analyzes experiments.
- Prepares written reports on all phases of laboratory experimental projects as needed.
- Presents results to colleagues at group/scientific meetings.
- Other duties as assigned
Education: (minimum/desirable)
Recently finished (<6 months) undergraduate degree or degree near completion in any applicable science or engineering field with a minimum of two years university experience
Experience/Professional/Technical requirement:
Experience as a laboratory teaching assistant valuable
Interest in further studies in biochemistry and immunology
Specific Professional Competencies:
- Action Oriented
- Consistently maintains high levels of activity or productivity; sustains long working hours when necessary, works with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over a sustained period.
- Initiative
- Self-starter; takes action without being asked or required to; achieves goals beyond job requirements; being proactive; taking prompt action to accomplish objectives.
- Coaching
- Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
- Team Leadership
- Communicates a vision and inspires motivation; engages with others (direct reports and peers) in team process to solve problems; works to find a win/win resolution of differences; is aware of how management style impacts staff productivity and development; modifies leadership style to meet situational requirements; helps the team stay focused on major goals while managing within a context of multiple directives.
- Continuous Learning and Professional Development
- Is committed to developing professionally in his/her area of scientific expertise, focuses on best practices, values cutting-edge technologies and approaches; takes advantage of a variety of learning activities, introduces newly gained knowledge and skills on the job.
The estimated pay scale for R&D Intern role based in Emeryville, California is $20 per hour. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
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Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Emeryville:USEMV - Emeryville CA-Headquarters