Job ID: 00388046


Intern, Structural Biology

Job-Facts

Working Area
Research

Primary Location
US - California - South San Francisco

Organization
Roche Pharma

Schedule
Full-time

Job Type
Internship / Student

Who we are

At the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

The Position

The Structural Biology department has an opening for a summer Intern.  Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
 
- Express, purify and characterize proteins from E coli and baculovirus expression systems.
- Help optimize purification protocols and help develop enzymatic reactions/assays. 
- Biochemical characterization and crystallization of antibody-protein complexes.
- Opportunities exist for use of FPLC purification and mass spectrometry equipment as well as automated liquid handling systems.

Who you are

-Currently enrolled student in their 3rd or 4th year pursuing a BS degree in Biochemistry, Molecular or Cell Biology, or related discipline.
- Previous experience in a laboratory setting is desired, along with experience with protein purification methods (FPLC, affinity purification, SDS-PAGE) and molecular biology.
- The sucessful candidate will be motivated, have the ability to work independently in team-oriented, collaborative setting, and have strong communication skills.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer




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