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2024 Summer Intern - DEVSCI, Mass Spectrometry

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Genentech

Jan 29, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Healthcare
  • San Francisco

Requirements

  • BS, MS, or Ph.D. candidate in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or a related discipline.
  • Mass spectrometry experience is required, previous experience with proteomics/peptidomics is preferred.
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with operation and troubleshooting of liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC-MS) instrumentation is expected, specifically the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap series, is desirable.
  • Experience with sample processing methods including immunoprecipitation workflows is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Responsibilities

  • The intern project will focus on optimization of affinity capture protocols to support MHC-II Associated Peptide Proteomics (MAPPs).
  • The Intern will learn and perform MS sample preparation techniques such as cell lysis and affinity capture (immunoprecipitation) using automated sample handling robotics.
  • The intern will assess assay performance by conducting LC-MS/MS analysis and evaluating data using proteomics data processing software.
  • Communication of research results will be in periodic written and oral presentations

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