Proteomics Research Intern: Mass Spec & Automation

6084-Janssen Research & Development, LLC Legal Entity; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in San Diego is offering a Summer Graduate Intern position in Translational Systems Toxicology within PSTS. You will gain hands-on experience in proteomics sample preparation for blood- and tissue-derived samples, working to improve throughput and automation readiness.

You will contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and final project presentation, with supervision from multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Enroll in a Summer 2027 internship program at a university; dates May–Aug 2027 or mid-June–mid-September 2027.
• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD and enrolled at an accredited university during the internship period.
• Completed at least one year of graduate study by Summer 2027; second/third year encouraged.
• Hands-on lab experience with biological samples and basic techniques (pipetting, centrifugation, handling).
• Plan and execute experiments with guidance; maintain organized records; work safely in a lab.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and optimization of proteomics sample preparation workflows for biological samples.
• Assess and compare sample prep approaches to improve analytical performance and throughput.
• Explore strategies for robust proteomic analysis from limited-volume samples.
• Develop workflows for automation platforms such as Agilent AssayMAP Bravo.
• Collaborate with cross-functional scientists to design experiments and analyze results.
• Perform protein extraction, digestion, and peptide cleanup following established practices.
• Analyze data and summarize results using software and computational tools.
• Maintain records and communicate progress and recommendations to collaborators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Biochemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Proteomics

Tools

LC-MS/MS

Spectronaut

Agilent AssayMAP Bravo

R

Python

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in San Diego is offering a Summer Graduate Intern position in Translational Systems Toxicology within PSTS. You will gain hands-on experience in proteomics sample preparation for blood- and tissue-derived samples, working to improve throughput and automation readiness.

You will contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and final project presentation, with supervision from multidisciplinary teams.