Share Email Opening Title MS&T Microbiology 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 Location: Frederick, MD AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business focusing on the commercialization of biologic prescription medicines. This full-time paid internship opportunity for the summer of 2019 is within the MS&T department. We are seeking candidates who are working towards obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or Biotechnology. Overview/Objective of the Assignment: Growth rate data specific to certain microorganisms would allow us to make better informed science driven decisions regarding potential timing of bioreactor contaminations therefore driving better root cause analysis. Perform analysis of AZ site/network and perform survey common industry environmental and process microbial recoveries. Determine growth rates (lag time and doubling time) in proprietary (AZ) and standard (research) NS0 and CHO cell culture medium, quantify endotoxin (where applicable) and survey for exotoxin potential. Establish a library of specific isolate information and publish findings as a scientific article/paper. Responsibilities: Identify, culture and quantify bioburden within various growth medium. Perform literature search of exotoxin capabilities for common contaminants. Required Skills: Aseptic Technique, Routine Bacteriology Laboratory Techniques (microbial culture, medium preparation, serial dilution, growth curve determination), Literature search and data analysis.   Position Requirements Must be legally authorized to work in the US Must be 18 years or older We are looking for rising Sophomores, Juniors, or Senior undergrad students   Full-Time/Part-Time   Location Frederick, 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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