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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, biotechnology, and genomic medicine? At Aldevron, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work helps scientists and innovators develop life-changing therapies, diagnostics, and research tools.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Working at Aldevron means being at the forefront of providing new solutions that support scientific discovery and therapeutic innovation across biologics, genetic medicines, and advanced therapeutics.
At Aldevron you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people who care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.
The Research & Development Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting research and development activities focused on enzymatic reaction performance, reaction optimization, characterization, and application development. Interns will work closely with scientists and engineers to support platform innovation initiatives.
This position reports to the Enzymatic Research & Development Leader and is part of the Research & Development organization located in Fargo and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers on research and development activities.
- Assist with experimental design, execution, and data analysis.
- Support technology development and reaction optimization efforts, with exposure to techniques that may include enzymatic reaction development, protein expression, purification, and characterization.
- Participate in scientific problem solving and technical reporting.
Who you are:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Laboratory experience through coursework, undergraduate research, graduate research, or internships; working knowledge of statistical methods and design of experiments.
- Basic knowledge of good laboratory practices and scientific methods.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Exposure to enzymatic reaction development, molecular biology, protein science techniques, or scientific data analysis is desirable but not required.
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
The hourly rate for this role is $28.00. This is the rate that we in good faith believe is the rate of compensation for this role at the time of this posting
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Laboratory experience through coursework, undergraduate research, graduate research, or internships.
- Working knowledge of statistical methods and design of experiments.
- Basic knowledge of good laboratory practices and scientific methods.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Exposure to enzymatic reaction development, molecular biology, protein science techniques, or scientific data analysis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.
