Job Description
The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
We are Chemical Biology in the Quantitative Biosciences department at our company, where we leverage robust scientific methodology and state-of-the-art instrumentation to collaborate on driving the next medical breakthrough. Our mission is to advance the best drug candidates into the clinic by utilizing advanced capabilities that enable higher-resolution interrogations of novel biology and elucidation of mechanisms of action.
We are seeking a motivated Research Co-op to contribute to our discovery initiatives. The successful candidate will learn and execute experiments to study protein-protein interactions in live cells, gaining invaluable experience in the pharmaceutical research process
Duration: 4 months Key Responsibilities: - Learn, develop, and optimize experiments for studying protein-protein interactions in human cell lines. The experiments include transient transfection and Western Blot.
- Collaborate with team members to design and execute experiments.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data, presenting findings to the team.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions.
Learning Opportunities: - Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research techniques.
- Develop skills in experimental design and data analysis.
- Collaborate with experienced scientists in a fast-paced research environment.
Basic Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a BS/BA or Master's/Ph.D. degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest and experience in research areas relevant to biology or drug discovery.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with human cell culture.
- Familiarity with transient transfection techniques.
- Proficiency in protein analysis techniques (e.g., Western Blotting, ELISA).
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Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Required Skills: Applied Engineering, Applied Engineering, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Cell Physiology, Chemical Biology, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Laboratory Analysis, Mammalian Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Molecular Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Research, Project Management {+ 5 more}
Preferred Skills: Job Posting End Date: 06/27/2025
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