Intern - QC Sanger Sequencing

  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 f