Job Description

MALDI-TOF ANALYSIS OF BIOPHARMA THERAPEUTICS INTERN

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position:

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $16.00 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $20.00 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $32.50 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $36.00 per hour

The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington (Seattle area):

Student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $17.00 per hour

Student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $22.00 per hour

Student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $36.40 per hour

Student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $40.30 per hour

Internship Summary:

Develop and optimize sample analysis protocols using MALDI-TOF for bioconjugates, intact proteins and N-Glycans.

Internship Job Duties:

• Conduct chemical experiments and analyses using techniques such as MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for characterization of antibodies, proteins, peptides. This includes, but is not limited to, intact molecular weight analysis, subunit analysis, peptide mapping, glycan analysis and other analytical methodologies.
• Conduct, optimize and write protocols for sample preparation and testing by MALDI-TOF.
• Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
• Document and communicate results in laboratory notebooks, technical reports, and oral presentations.
• Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results.

Internship Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in chemistry, biology, or similar field.
• At least two years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• Hands-on practice in MALDI-TOF Analytical Lab technique is a big plus.
• Experience with bioconjugates and experience with protein conjugation and/or conjugate analysis is a big plus.
• Experience with using analytical techniques/instrumentation for peptides and protein characterization such as Reverse Phase (HPLC/UPLC, SEC, RP-HPLC, IEX, icIEF, CE-SDS), Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS).

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Intern (Trainee)

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