R&D Science Intern - Immunoassay Development
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Assay Development Intern is responsible for participating in a team performing general laboratory operations, supporting tasks such as material inventory and general laboratory maintenance. The R&D Summer Intern will work directly with a group of scientists doing a variety of tasks related to the development of fully-automated immunoassays on Beckman Coulter's instruments and will have the opportunity to learn real world applications of the R&D design process by completing assignments requiring independent thinking and basic analysis; in addition to documentation of studies performed.
Job description
This position reports to the Supervisor of Development Science and is part of the Immunoassay Research and Development team located in Chaska, MN and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Work on a project within the Immunoassay development team
- Get hands on industry experience.
- Present on your project at the end of the internship program.
- Learn about Danaher Business System fundamentals
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biological Sciences or related discipline
- 0-2+ years of laboratory experience (class experience acceptable)
- Candidates must have knowledge of good laboratory practices and scientific methods
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of statistical methods and design of experiments
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biological Sciences or related discipline
- 0-2+ years of laboratory experience (class experience acceptable)
- Knowledge of good laboratory practices and scientific methods
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of statistical methods and design of experiments
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.