Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Start your Summer internship at Grifols, get hands on expereince in R&D Oligo Production (Non-cGMP) and contribiute to improving blood testing!

Full time internship: 40h/week

Duration: max 90 days

Work place : in Person (Laboratory) 10808 Willow Ct., San Diego, CA 92127

Summary:

Summer internship to provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure to non-GMP oligo synthesis production to support the development of NAT assays for screening donated blood. The intern will work closely with R&D oligonucleotide team and primary duties will include, but not limited to synthesis, deprotection, and purification of oligonucleotides, as well as analysis and characterization of oligonucleotide products. A Project presentation at the end of your internship will be required.

Primary responsibilities for role:

• Support oligonucleotide production and oligonucleotide characterization

• Perform optimization, and troubleshooting as needed

• Keep accurate and up to date records

• Provide regular updates to scientist

• Assist in the preparation of written reports

• Presents results to colleagues at group/scientific meetings

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Action Oriented

Consistently maintains high levels of activity or productivity; sustains long working hours, when necessary, works with vigor, effectiveness and determination over a sustained period.

Initiative

Takes action without being asked or required to; achieves goals beyond job requirements; being proactive; taking prompt action to accomplish objectives.

Communication

Listens actively and communicates in a positive way that creates trusting partnerships.

Collaborative Teamwork

Works in collaborative and inclusive way with others, putting team goals and organizational priorities first.

Education:

Finished undergraduate/graduate degree or degree near completion in any applicable science or engineering field with a minimum of two years university experience. (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science)

Experience:

• Experience working in a laboratory is a plus.

• Interest in oligonucleotide chemistry, previous experience is a plus.

• Background in organic Chemistry is a plus

Pay Scale:

The estimated pay scale for the Summer Intern Chemistry (DNA & RNA) based in San Diego, is $20 -$35 per hour . Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees/interns opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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Req ID: 513477

Type:

Job Category: Research & Development