Product Development, San Diego - Intern

Position Summary
The R&D Intern will assist in the research and development of novel approaches to biomarker detection, investigation into under-characterized sources of biological variability, or the evaluation of new nucleic acid detection technologies within the Product Development group. The position is intended to be a full-time opportunity for an engineering or science undergraduate to obtain hands-on laboratory experience in an industry leading research group while contributing to the overall company goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with execution of basic laboratory experiments.
• Actively participate in laboratory maintenance and hygiene.
• Assist with processing of research specimens.
• Execute or assist in the execution DNA extraction workflows from research specimens.
• Execute or assist in amplification of nucleic acids.
• Assist with or independently execute construction and characterization of DNA or RNA libraries.
• Assist with or independently execute nucleic acid yield, quality, and size assessment workflows.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork, etc.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment towards Bachelor's degree in field of Life Sciences
• Preference will be given to candidates with a record of outstanding academic achievement
• Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel macros and pivot tables and Word mail merge.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Experience using common laboratory equipment including: micropipettes, centrifuges, and heat blocks or thermal cyclers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior research and lab work in molecular biology or biochemistry
• Previous experience with PCR, nucleic acid purification, quantification, and/or characterization.
• Basic understanding of principles behind nucleic acid amplification, detection, and sequencing
• Basic knowledge of human physiology and cancer biology.

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Salary Range:
$36,000.00 - $58,000.00
The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - CA - San Diego on a full-time basis.
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