Full Job Description
We are seeking undergraduate students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field for a 10-Week Student Intern role to be working on a nationwide team with 2 openings in Waltham, MA for a June 2nd - August 8th contract period.
Position Duties:
- Design and performing a variety of molecular and cellular biology experiments including cell culture, western blot, RT-PCT, CRISPR-based gene editing, etc.
- Maintain multiple cancer cell lines to support research activities
- Test drug candidates using biochemical and cell based assays
- Collect and analyze experimental results
- Record experimental procedures and scientific findings in lab notebook
- Summarize and present frequent updates at project team meeting at end-of-summer poster session
Position Requirements:
- Undergraduate freshman, sophomore, and junior students working towards a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field. *Candidates must have an expected graduation date of after August 2025
- Knowledge of basic biology lab techniques such as cell culture, PCR, and/or Western Blot is preferred, but not required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, and GraphPad Prism preferred.
- Strong desire to pursue a scientific career in the future
- Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
- US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
- This role will not be providing CPT/OPT support.
- Ability to report onsite to Waltham, MA 5 days a week. This role will not provide relocation assistance, and will prioritize local applicants.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0
Date Posted
03-Oct-2024Closing Date
23-Oct-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.Job Information
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