Proteomics Summer Intern 2027

Johnson Johnson; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

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Paid internship

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Johnson & Johnson is offering a Summer Graduate Intern position in Translational Systems Toxicology within the Translational Safety team. You will support proteomics workflows, optimize sample prep, and contribute to automation-ready pipelines across blood and tissue samples.

You will work with cross-functional scientists, perform protein extraction and digestion, and present results with clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Proteomics, or related field.
• Hands-on lab experience with biological samples and proteomics workflows.
• Familiarity with proteomics software and LC-MS/MS workflows.

Responsabilités

• Support development and evaluation of proteomics sample prep workflows for biological samples.
• Assess and compare sample prep approaches to improve analytical performance and throughput.
• Develop workflows for automation platforms and liaise with cross-functional scientists.
• Perform protein extraction, digestion, cleanup, and related proteomics steps.
• Summarize results and maintain clear experimental records for reproducibility.

Connaissances

Pipetting accuracy

Mass spectrometry

Proteomics

Sample preparation workflows

Data analysis (R/Python)

Laboratory automation

Experiment design

Collaborative work

Scientific communication

Formation

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

Outils

Agilent AssayMAP Bravo

Bruker timsTOF

Spectronaut

Description du poste

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Career Programs

Job Sub Function

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations

San Diego, California, United States of America

Job Description

The Summer Graduate Intern, Translational Systems Toxicology, will join the multidisciplinary Translational Safety team within Preclinical Sciences and Translational Safety (PSTS) and gain hands‑on experience supporting proteomics‑based translational research. The intern will contribute to the development, optimization, and evaluation of sample preparation workflows for mass spectrometry‑based proteomics, with a focus on improving robustness, throughput, scalability, and automation readiness across a variety of biological sample types, including blood‑ and tissue‑derived samples.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, optimization, and evaluation of proteomics sample preparation workflows for biological samples, including blood‑and tissue‑derived matrices
• Assessing and comparing sample preparation approaches to improve analytical performance, reproducibility, throughput, and suitability for downstream mass spectrometry analysis
• Exploring strategies to enable robust proteomic analysis from challenging or limited‑volume samples, when appropriate
• Developing and adapting sample preparation workflows for laboratory automation platforms such as the Agilent AssayMAP Bravo
• Collaborating with cross‑functional scientists to design experiments, analyze results, and interpret findings
• Performing protein extraction, digestion, peptide cleanup, and other proteomics sample preparation procedures using established laboratory practices
• Analyzing experimental data and summarizing results using appropriate software and computational tools
• Maintain clear experimental records, troubleshoot technical challenges, and communicate progress, results, and recommendations to cross‑functional collaborators
• Summarize the project in a final presentation/poster and provide a concise, reproducible workflow and recommendations for future development

Required Qualifications

• Availability to participate in a Summer 2027 internship program, with expected dates ranging from May-August 2027 or mid‑June to mid‑September 2027.
• Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Proteomics, or a related scientific field and enrolled at an accredited university during the internship period
• Candidates must have completed at least one year of graduate study by Summer 2027.
• Students entering their second or third year of a Master's or PhD program are encouraged to apply
• Hands‑on laboratory experience with biological samples and fundamental techniques such as accurate pipetting, buffer preparation, centrifugation, and sample handling
• Ability to plan and execute experiments with appropriate guidance, maintain organized records, and work safely in a laboratory environment
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, verbal communication, written communication, and collaboration skills
• Scientific curiosity, self‑motivation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with proteomics or mass spectrometry sample preparation, particularly low‑input, blood‑derived, or cell‑based samples
• Familiarity with common proteomic sample‑preparation methods, including in‑solution digestion, S‑Trap, SP3, or peptide cleanup workflows
• Experience with liquid‑handling automation or the Agilent AssayMAP Bravo platform
• Exposure to LC‑MS/MS instrumentation, including Bruker timsTOF systems, and proteomics data‑analysis software such as Spectronaut
• Working knowledge of R, Python, or another language used for scientific data analysis
• Experience handling blood, PBMCs, or samples from humans and preclinical species is beneficial

Candidate Eligibility Requirements

• Be authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship requirements.
• Remain actively enrolled in their academic program throughout the entire internship period.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week during the internship.
• Should have a minimum GPA of 3
• Permanently authorized to