About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based at our Durham, North Carolina facility. You will work on-site to support bioprocessing innovation by evaluating and optimizing small-scale purification protocols for IsoTag reagents. This role offers hands-on experience in a laboratory environment where your work directly impacts product performance and process development.
What you'll do#
- Test and evaluate small-scale purification protocols for IsoTag reagents.
- Perform analytical testing using techniques such as SDS-PAGE, ELISA, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
- Compile and interpret experimental data.
- Present your findings to both technical and business audiences.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate at an accredited university.
- Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field.
- Previous wet laboratory experience gained through coursework, research, or prior internships.
- Experience with pipetting and laboratory techniques like SDS-PAGE, ELISA, and UV-Vis.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivation and a desire to take initiative.
- Ability to meet physical requirements, including moving around a wet laboratory and lifting up to 30 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Durham, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: This position does not offer immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
About Donaldson
Donaldson manufactures filtration systems and contamination control products. The company serves sectors such as aerospace, agriculture, mining, and food production. It maintains over 140 manufacturing and distribution sites across six continents. Founded in 1915, the firm is based in Bloomington, Minnesota, and employs more than 10,000 people.
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