Cepheid
904 E Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
2022-02-26
Biotechnology Intern
3.6
Job Summary:
Your project goal is to build a prototype GeneXpert assay. With mentor guidance, your work will include literature review and learning about the clinical needs for the proposed assay, target selection, oligo design and screening, and PCR assay optimization. You will have the opportunity to interact with many groups at Cepheid and to learn about product development. Expect a combination of lab work using the GeneXpert platform and computer work (research, data analysis, etc.), but the exact intern project will be written based on team needs, the intern’s personal skillset and interests.
This Intern Will Work:
Hybrid (part-time on-site and part-time remote)
Minimum Requirements:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with preferred areas of study in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Genetics
Junior or Senior preferred
Ability to work in a laboratory environment
At least one year of employment in a laboratory environment preferred
Biosafety Information:
Any associate who will be working with biohazardous materials or those who are required to work where others are using biohazardous materials, will be required to complete training for Cepheid’s Biosafety and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan. They also need to be vaccinated against the hepatitis B virus, or show proof of having successfully completed the Hepatitis B Vaccination. This is a condition of accepting employment.
For associates who are not vaccinated, Cepheid will schedule the vaccination with our occupational health clinic. They must receive the first dose before being granted access to any BSL-2 lab.
Hiring managers and Cepheid’s Biosafety Officer will determine which internships fall under this requirement.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
Your project goal is to build a prototype GeneXpert assay. With mentor guidance, your work will include literature review and learning about the clinical needs for the proposed assay, target selection, oligo design and screening, and PCR assay optimization. You will have the opportunity to interact with many groups at Cepheid and to learn about product development. Expect a combination of lab work using the GeneXpert platform and computer work (research, data analysis, etc.), but the exact intern project will be written based on team needs, the intern’s personal skillset and interests.
This Intern Will Work:
Hybrid (part-time on-site and part-time remote)
Minimum Requirements:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with preferred areas of study in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Genetics
Junior or Senior preferred
Ability to work in a laboratory environment
At least one year of employment in a laboratory environment preferred
Biosafety Information:
Any associate who will be working with biohazardous materials or those who are required to work where others are using biohazardous materials, will be required to complete training for Cepheid’s Biosafety and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan. They also need to be vaccinated against the hepatitis B virus, or show proof of having successfully completed the Hepatitis B Vaccination. This is a condition of accepting employment.
For associates who are not vaccinated, Cepheid will schedule the vaccination with our occupational health clinic. They must receive the first dose before being granted access to any BSL-2 lab.
Hiring managers and Cepheid’s Biosafety Officer will determine which internships fall under this requirement.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.