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Date:  May 14, 2025
Location:  San Diego
Company:  Wacker BioTech US Inc.
 
Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.
 
To strengthen our team in San Diego,
we are looking for you as a(n) Intern - QC Sanger Sequencing.

 

This position will implement Sanger Sequencing in the QC department. Candidate will write the Standard Operating Procedures and qualify the method on commercially available plasmids.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Draft the SOP, including detailed step-by-step instructions for the Sanger sequencing workflow
  • Ensure the SOP is clear, concise, and easy to follow for laboratory personnel.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure technical accuracy
  • Using commercially available plasmids, qualify the Standard Operating Procedure.
  • Create report summarizing the results from the qualification.

 

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

 

  • The intern will use technical writing skills to draft and refine the SOP.
  • Communication and collaboration will be essential for gathering input from SMEs and laboratory staff.
  • Research and organizational skills will help the intern compile accurate and comprehensive information about Sanger sequencing.
  • Basic laboratory knowledge will provide context for understanding the procedure and its practical implementation.

 

 

Requirements:

  • Candidate must be a Junior or Senior working toward a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology or a related field.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in laboratory environment.
  • Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Must be authorized to work in the US
  • Must provide own transportation and housing
  • Must be available from June 2, 2025 through August 25, 2025
  • Some laboratory experience preferred.
  
What do we offer?
 
WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.
 
  • Compensation and Incentive plans
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
  • Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellbeing fund
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Support for Community Involvement
 
We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: LI-NT
 
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).
Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skills, and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone


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