Next-Generation Conjugates Intern, Rising Seniors and PhD Students
About The Position
We are looking for undergraduate senior and PhD level students majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or a related discipline for a 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD from May 18th to August 7th. Position Duties: Optimize cell culture conditions to benefit a new platform technology to be used within our team. Generate protein from optimized cell culture conditions to identify lead conditions for subsequent use on the team. Present findings at regular individual meetings with supervisor and at larger group/project team meetings.
Requirements
- Undergraduate senior and PhD level students majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or a related discipline.
- Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
- Required wet lab skills: pipetting, mammalian cell culture, bacterial cell culture, cloning, and molecular biology.
- Problem-solving skills, documentation, organization, and strong interpersonal skills to work both as a team and independently are crucial for a successful candidate.
- Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 5 days per week.
- This role will not provide relocation assistance.
- US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
- This role will not be providing OPT support.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred wet lab skills: antibody generation, protein engineering, and protein purification.
Responsibilities
- Optimize cell culture conditions to benefit a new platform technology to be used within our team.
- Generate protein from optimized cell culture conditions to identify lead conditions for subsequent use on the team.
- Present findings at regular individual meetings with supervisor and at larger group/project team meetings.
Benefits
- qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
- paid vacation and holidays
- paid leaves
- health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
