• Job Description

  Req#: 142860

  Job Details

  Level: Entry

  Job Location: Austin TX - Austin, TX

  Position Type: Internship

  Salary Range: Undisclosed

  Job Shift: Day

  Job Category: Internships

  Description

  By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

  All internship positions are designed to give college students an opportunity to apply techniques learned in an academic setting while obtaining new skills. This is a paid internship offering full-time hours during the summer months.All interns are required to conclude the program by giving a formal presentation on their work. Please note that no relocation assistance is provided for the internship program.

  The Opportunity
  

  Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services. With the recent acquisitions of Asuragen and ExosomeDx, Bio-Techne has expanded its presence in the molecular diagnostics space. The combination of these businesses into a single Molecular Diagnostics Division provides a set of core capabilities and unique technologies ranging from biomarker discovery to international regulatory expertise and the ability to launch innovative products as both kitted products for international distribution as well as centralized laboratory developed tests. This division unifies the processes of offering these capabilities and those of the broader Bio-Techne family of brands to pharma partners for projects ranging from biomarker discovery and assay development to full companion diagnostic development and commercialization.

  Asuragen is seeking multiple outstanding undergraduates (at least 4 semesters completed), recent graduates, and/or graduate students (master level) in the biological sciences for 2023 summer full time internships focused on developing innovative nucleic acid or protein-based technologies. These research positions will address projects relevant to Asuragen’s molecular diagnostics portfolio that currently influence over 15 million patient management decisions a year.

  What We Offer and What You’ll Do

  • Asuragen internships offer exposure to cutting-edge, applied scientific research, but they also provide unique experiences that come from working in a scientific business focused on product development and research capabilities.

  • Projects will advance molecular assays that can help diagnose disease and/or inform patient treatments and focus on interrogating biomarkers with precision medicine applications.

  • Each intern is assigned a specific project and a scientific mentor; projects may fall within product development or novel method development and are appropriately scoped to produce defined outcomes based on level of expertise within the internship period.

  • Technologies of interest will vary by project, but typically include DNA isolation, preparation, and testing utilizing some combination of PCR method development, long-read Nanopore sequence library generation, reverse transcription, eukaryotic cell culture, capillary electrophoresis, quantitative or digital PCR. Other samples including protein or RNA may also be used. Projects may include working with automated liquid handler robotics.

  • Diagnostic disease applications span neurogenetics (such as myotonic dystrophy, fragile X and autism spectrum disorder), oncology (liquid and solid tumors), and carrier screening (such as cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, hemoglobinopathy, etc.).

  • Internships span a minimum of 8-10 weeks spanning May-August. Expectations are 40 working hours/week. Options to extend the internship beyond the summer period may be considered based on intern availability, project need, and other considerations.

  • Internships include networking opportunities, social events, and workshops. Interns can shadow key functional roles for learning/development, contribute to abstract/poster preparation and presentation internally at organization-wide symposia or journal clubs.

  • Application Deadline: February 28th, 2023.

  Qualifications

  
  

  Who You Are & What You Bring

  We are looking for academically accomplished, highly motivated, and collaborative individuals with a strong interest in research and development in a diagnostic industry setting.

  • Previous laboratory experience is preferred, particularly experience with molecular techniques such as DNA or RNA isolation, PCR, capillary electrophoresis, sequencing (short- or long-read next-generation sequencing), and/or protein-based methods such as protein extraction/purification, western blotting, or ELISA assays.

  • Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication are essential in this collaborative work environment.

  • Eager to work independently towards experimental planning, prioritization, execution, data review, and troubleshooting within a nimble, fast-paced project team advancing product development goals within project deadlines.

  • Experience pursuing a degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or similar fields

  • Proficiency with routine communication, data analysis, management, and presentation tools including Microsoft suite of business tools (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, and PowerPoint) is expected. Exposure to data analysis platforms such as R, Python, JMP to analyze large scale data are ideal but not expected.

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

  Program Requirements:

  • Must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the internship

  • Must have completed (at minimum) the sophomore year of college

  • Must be able to work full-time during the duration of the internship program

  About Asuragen

  Asuragen provides best-in-class molecular diagnostic products to improve the way patients are treated in genetics and oncology. Our diagnostic systems, which include proprietary chemistry and software, are designed for use with widely available instruments to ease adoption and quickly expand lab test menus. Our diagnostic tests and companion diagnostic partnerships address current and emerging clinical needs, including reproductive health as well as cancer diagnosis and monitoring. Asuragen also offers a suite of unique, target-specific molecular controls that have been used in IVD assays for more than 20 years to ensure optimal performance. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic

  Asuragen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

  Where permitted by applicable law, candidate must have received or be willing to receive an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for this position.

• About the company

  Bio-Techne empowers researchers by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services with our family of brands.

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