Share Email Opening Title Antibody Discovery Protein Engineering Intern   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   About the Organization AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, inflammation, autoimmune, oncology, infection and neuroscience diseases. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. For more information please visit www.astrazeneca.com .   Description Intern: MedImmune Antibody Discovery Protein Engineering Development of non-natural amino acid expression technology Location: Gaithersburg, MD MedImmune is the worldwide biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule and biologic prescription medicines. MedImmune is pioneering innovative research and exploring novel pathways across key therapeutic areas, including respiratory, inflammation and autoimmunity; cardiovascular and metabolic disease; oncology; neuroscience; and infection and vaccines. We are currently seeking candidates who are working towards obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Biology or a related major for an internship during the summer of 2018. This internship opportunity is with the Antibody Discovery Protein Engineering department. This intern will be testing the efficacy of incorporation of unnatural amino acids into proteins using racemic and enantiomerically pure compounds. The results will be interpreted to gain a better understanding of the function and kinetics of the enzyme that recognizes these compounds and a strategy evolved to improve the yields of this system. Core Responsibilities: Maintain cell cultures and execute protein expressions Evaluate antibody expression levels Conduct conjugation reactions to antibodies and evaluate efficiency Perform laboratory experiments, analyze data, maintain laboratory notebook Deliver presentation and poster summarizing work   Position Requirements Position Requirements: Knowledge of organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, protein structure, and mass spectrometry Experience with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint Undergraduate Sophomore, Junior, Seniors Minimum GPA of 3.0+   Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal   Location Gaithersburg, MD   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://AstraZenecaPharmaceuticalsInc.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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