Process Development Intern

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 12-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 Technical Operations department 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 Process Development team> and report to the Process Development Manager responsible for execution of a short-time, stand alone process development project.

The Process Development Intern for Aldevron is responsible for:

• Express recombinant proteins in microbial or eukaryotic expression systems at scales ranging from milliliter to hundreds of liters using shake flasks and automated bioreactors
• Purify recombinant proteins at scales ranging from milligrams to tens of grams using automated chromatography systems
• Characterize in-process samples and purified proteins using methods including, but not limited to, OD determination, metabolite profiling, SDS-PAGE, RP-HPLC, aSEC, LAL assay
• Develop assays for testing purified proteins against a panel of release criteria
• Complete project plans according to all specifications, including timeline and budget
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and work practices in the fields of protein expression, purification, and characterization

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or related field.
• Previous lab experience
• Exposure to one or a combination of the following is required:
  • Automated single-use or stainless bioreactor systems and control software
  • GE ÄKTA systems and unicorn software
  • Protein expression systems and/or aseptic technique

The hourly range for this role is $30.00. This is the rate that we in good faith believe is the rate of compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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