PhD or Master's Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry Intern - Waltham, MA at Danaher Corporation

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry or related life science discipline
  • Previous experience with mammalian cell culture
  • Previous experience with enzymatic manipulation of nucleic acids

Responsibilities

  • Carry out general research laboratory activities under moderate supervision
  • Help develop innovative methods/products and follow SOPs when applicable
  • Design and execute experiments
  • Interpret data
  • Communicate results at regular team meetings
  • Perform laboratory techniques including mammalian cell culture, cloning, in vitro biochemical assays, DNA amplification, and nucleic acid purification and characterization
  • Interact with other functional groups including product management, process development, and manufacturing

Skills

Molecular Biology
Biochemistry
DNA R&D
Laboratory Techniques
Mammalian Cell Culture
Experiment Design
Data Interpretation
SOP

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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