In Vitro Antibody Discovery Intern, Master's and PhD Students
About The Position
We are looking for Master’s and PhD level students majoring in Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or a related discipline for a 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD from May 18th to August 7th. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.
Requirements
- Master’s and PhD level students majoring in Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or a related discipline
- Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026
- Basic wet lab skills such as pipetting and reagent preparation are required
- Proficiency in Prism and Microsoft Office tools, such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are required
- Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 3-5 days per week
- US Work Authorization is required at time of application
- This role will not be providing OPT support
Nice To Haves
- Previous hands-on experience of performing cell culture, ELISA, BLI, and flow cytometry are a plus
- Familiarity with automation and high-throughput experiment set up is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform wet lab experiments (phage and yeast culture, ELISA, flow cytometry, etc.)
- Analyze and organize experimental results using Prism, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc. for oral and poster presentations
- Accurate and precise data capture using Signals ELN and Genedata Biologics
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
