61294 Summer Student Intern – Protein purification of the PG genes (Fixed-Term) - Plant & Food Research - Careers at Science New Zealand
Core
Optimise protein extraction and purification methods from Pichia yeast cultures and investigate enzyme activity against different substrates to support future structural studies.
Role type
Summer Student Intern, Protein Biochemistry
Builds
Protein samples for structural studies (e.g., X-ray crystallography)
Domain
Biotechnology / Molecular Biology
Required skills
protein purification, enzyme activity assays, biochemical techniques, molecular biology techniques, data analysis
Preferred skills
interest in protein science, biotechnology, laboratory research
Technologies
Pichia yeast expression system
Responsibilities
Assist with optimising protein extraction and purification methods from Pichia yeast cultures; Prepare and analyse protein samples using biochemical and molecular biology techniques; Conduct enzyme activity assays against a range of substrates; Collect, analyse and interpret experimental data.
Seniority
Intern