R&D Intern - Molecular Diagnostics

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 undergraduate individuals in the Junior year or first semester of Senior year majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Bioengineering. Prior experience with pipetting is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor.
• Learns 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.

Education and Experience

Enrollment in a 4-year accredited degree program, working towards a BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Bioengineering or other applicable degree.

•           Enrolled as an undergraduate in the Junior year or first semester of Senior year

•           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.

The estimated pay scale for this R&D Intern role based in San Diego, California is $20.00 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!

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Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-San Diego:USSDW - San Diego CA - Willow Ct Mfg 

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