Scientist Intern

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D intern to support the development of next-generation resins for bioprocessing applications. This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of polymer chemistry, biochemistry, and process development. The intern will assist with the design and execution of experiments to synthesize and evaluate chromatography resins, characterize their performance with protein-based assays, and contribute to scale-up activities for promising formulations.

How You’ll Make An Impact: 

• Support experimental plans by preparing materials and executing experimental steps to produce prototype chromatography resins. 
• Assist with chemical reactions and resin processing (washing, functionalizing, drying, labelling). 
• Help evaluate resin performance using protein assays, gel electrophoresis, and other biochemical techniques. 
• Perform routine polymer characterizations (e.g., particle size, ligand density, porosity, etc.) 
• Accurately record procedures and experimental data in laboratory notebooks and help summarize findings in team meetings and reports.

What You Bring: 

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an accredited university in Chemistry, Biology, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field. 
• Eligible candidates must be rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students who intend to return to their academic program the following academic year. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. 
• Good fundamentals in polymer and protein chemistry (e.g., protein structure-property relationships, chemical and physical properties of polymers) 
• Solid laboratory skills (e.g., safe execution of wet chemistry experiments, following SOPs, ability to collect, organize and document data) 
• Curiosity, ability to formulate hypotheses and communicate to different audiences. 
• Enthusiasm for learning and collaborating in a cross-disciplinary environment.

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more! 

Compensation: The hourly range for this position is $25 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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