Share Email Opening Title R&D Oncology Summer Internship  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 We are seeking a student enrolled in a masters or PhD program in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, or any field related to this area, for our R&D Oncology summer internship program. Our Research and Development Scientists are transforming the industry! If you want to work with a world-class group of people who are creative, ambitious, and driven to excel, we invite you to apply! Objectives/goals of the position: To develop a greater biological understanding of targeting family members of the Bcl-2 anti-apoptotic family for the treatment of cancer using antibody drug conjugates or nanomedicine platforms. Primary duties: To conduct experiments to determine how tumor-targeted therapies can be leveraged to inhibit the activity of Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, or Mcl-1 in a safe way for the treatment of hematological malignancies.  Skill sets that will be employed in this internship will include high throughput/automated cell killing and apoptosis assays as well as complex multi-color imaging of drug delivery and cell death.  The intern will generate data, keep a detailed and up-to-date notebook, and compile a written report on the project.  At the end of the internship, a presentation summarizing the background, hypotheses tested, methods used, results and conclusions of the research will be delivered to our oncology group. Location: Gaithersburg, MD Duration: 12 weeks Competitive wages   Position Requirements • Cell culture, pipetting and assay set-up for high-throughput biological assays, imaging techniques, and flow cytometry may be required. • Capability to conceive and execute original research projects. • Laboratory experience utilizing sound scientific principles to provide innovative solutions to complex problems. • Demonstrated leadership and initiative. • Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills. • General computer proficiency including MS office skills • Ability to relocate to Gaithersburg, MD for the summer To participate in the AstraZeneca Intern Program students must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. • Enrollment in a full-time academic program. • At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date   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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