Research and Development Intern - Isolere Bio

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. ​

Launch your career in bioprocessing innovation as a Biological Sciences/Bioengineering Intern at Isolere Bio. Join the Donaldson team at our Durham, NC site where you'll help evaluate and optimize small-scale purification protocols for IsoTag reagents that support the development of advanced bioprocessing solutions. In this hands-on laboratory role, you'll perform analytical testing using techniques, transforming experimental data into meaningful insights. Your work will directly contribute to improving product performance and process understanding, while giving you the opportunity to present findings to both technical and business audiences. If you're eager to apply your laboratory skills to real-world challenges, this internship offers a unique chance to make a tangible impact at Donaldson while building valuable industry experience.

The Donaldson internship program provides innovative students with meaningful, hands-on experience in a collaborative industry environment. Through real-world projects, mentorship, and development opportunities, we aim to support career growth and build a talent pipeline aligned with our values and goals.

Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Durham, NC facility. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Test and evaluate small scale purification protocol of IsoTag reagents
• Perform analytics to evaluate data including SDS-PAGE, ELISA, UV Vis, etc.
• Compile, interpret, and present results to a range of audiences

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate at an accredited university pursuing a bachelor's degree in any of the following: biology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or related major.
• Experience with pipetting.
• Physical requirements consistent with moving around in a wet laboratory, lifting no more than 30 pounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous wet laboratory experience through coursework, research, internships, or professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn, take initiative, and develop new technical skills.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting data through coursework, projects, research, internships, or previous employment.
• Experience with laboratory techniques such as SDS-PAGE, ELISA, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). 

• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. 

• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans 

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