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Biopharmaceuticals Intern 

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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 .  
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Title: Biopharmaceuticals Intern

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Duration: 12 weeks

 

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule and biologic prescription medicines. AstraZeneca 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.

Objective/Goal:

The goal of the project is to develop an understanding of IL2 availability in CD8 T cell culture and its impact on culture performance in order to inform feeding strategies in scaled up processes for optimal culture performance.  We aim to accomplish this by building a mathematical model from empirical measurements of  IL2 degradation and consumption in culture and how modulating IL2 concentration impacts cell viability, diameter, growth rates, metabolism, and cell phenotype through two distinct phases of CD8 T cell growth.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Maintain extended cell cultures of CD8 T cells with sterile technique
  • Collect and analyze samples for IL2 concentration by ELISA
  • Learn and use appropriate lab equipment
  • Monitor and record VCD, viability, and cell diameter
  • Measure metabolites using Novaflex and perform flow cytometry for phenotypic characterization
  • Analyze and interpret data to model optimal feeding strategy
  • Write up and present on findings to a scientific audience
 
Position Requirements

Position Requirements:

  • A rising junior or senior enrolled in a bachelor's program within chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biology, immunology, chemistry, physics, or related discipline  
  • Strong sterile cell culture technique
  • Basic wet laboratory techniques
  • Basic statistical analysis skills
  • Good documentation, writing and communication skills are required
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8+
  • Must take initiative and be eager to learn
  • Familiarity with MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • 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 undergraduate or graduate program, returning to the academic program following AstraZeneca assignment
  • At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date

 

Competitive wages

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal  
Location Gaithersburg, MD  

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