Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Summer Intern, Microbiome Drug Product Development

Assembly Biosciences (NASDAQ symbol ASMB) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing two innovative platform programs: a Hepatitis B-Cure program consisting of a new class of oral therapeutic candidates for the treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and a novel class of oral synthetic live biotherapeutic candidates, which are designed to treat disorders associated with the Microbiome. We pride ourselves on creating a culture and work environment that is scientifically driven, ambitious, and collaborative. We encourage diversity of thought that leads to great innovation and are looking to add to our dynamic team great people who are driven to transform the lives of patients.

We believe our Microbiome platform represents the best in class approach to developing biopharmaceutical agents from live biotherapeutic products. ABI-M201, our lead program in ulcerative colitis, is currently in IND enabling studies and is expected to enter the clinic in 2019.  This program is part of a broader partnership we established with Allergan in 2017 for GI programs with a potential total development and commercial milestones of up to $2.8 billion.  Our internal pipeline will represent first in class or best in class microbiome approaches in areas such as immuno-oncology, liver diseases, and other areas of high medical need.

Assembly is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, while the R&D headquarters is in South San Francisco. The Company also has a microbiome manufacturing facility in Groton, CT, and a research office in Shanghai, China. Assembly has a strong balance sheet having raised approximately $166 million in July 2018, thus positioned well to build the next phase of Assembly toward global development and commercialization of our innovative medicines in HBV-cure and the Microbiome. 

The Summer Intern, Drug Product Development will support GMP manufacturing operations associated with the development of pharmaceutical dosage forms for the microbiome program.  Work may include various unit operations to prepare solid oral dosage forms, preparation of samples, and use of characterization and testing instruments. All work will be under the direction of experienced staff.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist the Technical Operations group with hands-on GMP manufacturing of solid oral dosage forms. Unit operations may include dispensing, blending, milling/screening, encapsulation/tableting, banding, coating, weight sorting, packaging, and labeling
  • Perform testing of solid oral dosage forms, as needed
  • Learn and comply with all GMP procedures and requirements
  • Comply with all safety requirements
  • Document all work in batch records, laboratory notebook(s) or other acceptable forms 

Requirements:

  • Matriculated junior or senior year college student in pharmaceutical sciences (or equivalent) with an interest in pursuing a pharmaceutical industry career
  • Student with good academic standing
  • Prior experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required
  • Ability to use personal protective equipment, as required
  • Ability to document work in a written fashion (e.g., batch record, laboratory notebook, etc.)
  • Energetic and motivated student with sincere interest in a pharmaceutical industry career path
  • Must be capable of following written procedures and verbal instructions from experienced staff
  • Must work safely with personal protective equipment (PPE), as required
  • Excellent professional and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
For more information or to apply, please visit: https://assemblybioinc.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=156

Research Internship in Antibody Engineering at MacroGenics

MacroGenics is a leader in the discovery and development of innovative medicines that utilize our next generation antibody-based technologies.  Our team of 300+ dedicated individuals is advancing a pipeline of product candidates to treat patients with cancer as well as various autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases.  Our products and platforms have attracted multiple partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies around the globe.

The Company considers its employees to be its most valuable asset and we are committed to providing opportunities for individuals to learn and grow as a means to further their professional development. MacroGenics' corporate culture promotes an atmosphere of innovation, open communication and teamwork where employees can see firsthand how they contribute to the success of the organization.

Summary of Position
The Research Intern will be working in the Antibody Engineering Department of MacroGenics, implementing hands on experience on molecular biology techniques and assay validation to facilitate stability improvements of therapeutic antibodies.

Responsibilities and Job Duties

  • Design plasmids for site-directed mutagenesis, cloning and transformations
  • Transient small-scale mammalian transfections of different antibody variants
  • Perform immunoassays to validate expression and antigen binding properties of antibody variants
  • Coordinate with Protein Engineering Division to learn about protein profiles and thermal stabilities
  • Data analysis using the software Lasergene, GraphPad Prism, SoftMax Pro
  • Documenting experimental procedures and results


Qualifications
Education, Certifications & Experience

  • Undergraduate rising juniors, or seniors and graduate students in accredited universities 
  • Must be pursuing a degree in the areas such as Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology or related discipline
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Basic knowledge of molecular biology – cloning, PCR
  • Knowledge of antibody structure, protein chemistry
  • Experience in working with Window-based software and Office programs (Excel/ PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous lab experience
  • Experience with standard molecular biology technique and immunoassay: PCR, ELISA

Intern - Center for Molecular Science at SRI International, Harrisonburg

The Biosciences Division at SRI International has openings for Summer Interns in the Center for Macromolecular Bioscience in Harrisonburg, VA.

We seek highly motivated students with interests in biochemistry, chemical biology, cancer biology or a related field. The person should be driven to contribute intellectually in a dynamic team environment and have a desire to participate in therapeutic discovery efforts.

The Intern will be asked to:

  • Participate in active research programs in molecular design, drug discovery and delivery, biologic therapies, and cancer biology.  The student will be trained in a wide variety of laboratory techniques such as peptide synthesis and purification, microscopy, flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture, mass spectrometry and routine biochemical techniques.
  • Collaborate with scientists from other disciplines (e.g., chemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology, and immunology) in cross-divisional teams.
  • Keep a detailed laboratory notebook and to present 1-2 seminars summarizing their progress to the group. Student associates will write and submit a final report on their project and its significance.
  • Complete necessary training classes and maintain a safe working environment.
  • Learn and abide by SRI’s intellectual property guidelines.


Qualifications

  • We encourage applicants with strong laboratory or independent research experience and a broad understanding of the latest in biomedical sciences.
  • Course curricula should include general/organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, biotechnology, and/or immunology.
  • Laboratory experience in biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology is required.
  • The successful applicant must be working toward completion of a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering or a similar discipline.
  • Experience with mammalian tissue culture, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, protein biochemistry, protein expression and purification, and receptor or enzyme activity assays is preferred but not required.
  • Experience in chemical synthesis and analytical techniques is beneficial.


Post-offer, pre-laboratory physical examination may be required.

For more information or to apply please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25653&siteid=5696&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=3760623#jobDetails=3760623_5696

Allergan - Research and Development Summer Internship in California

Who are we?
Allergan markets a portfolio of leading brands and best-in-class products for the central nervous system, eye care, medical aesthetics and dermatology, gastroenterology, women's health, urology and anti-infective therapeutic categories. With commercial operations in approximately 100 countries, Allergan is committed to working with physicians, healthcare providers and patients to deliver innovative and meaningful treatments that help people around the world live longer, healthier lives every day.

Why Allergan?
Allergan is a company that will inspire you to aim high with your ambition. When you intern at Allergan, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, strategic environment where bold, innovative thinking isn’t just welcomed, it’s encouraged. You will gain hands on experience that will help you grow both professionally and personally. Across all functions, we relish the opportunity to help our people fulfill their potential. Our rapid growth strategy means plenty of opportunities to step into the spotlight. Power your future & join our bold team.

Are you ready to join our team and make a difference?
Each summer, we offer internship programs for college and university students to join Allergan. It’s an opportunity for you to engage in a meaningful work environment. Students will gain valuable hands-on, real-world work experience that will help prepare you for the next step in your career. The intern will work for 10 or 12 weeks under the supervision of one or more mentors on projects.

We have multiple R&D Summer Intern openings in the following areas:
  • Chief Medical Office
  • Drug Development Operations
  • Product Development
  • Clinical Research
  • Drug Metabolism
  • Immunology

Requirements:
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited university and in good academic standing.
  • Must be pursuing a bachelor’s Degree in the R&D field (Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry) or other closely related discipline.
  • Must have valid U.S. work authorization without the need for sponsorship by the company. 
  • Must be able to work for 10 or 12 weeks for the duration of the internship.
  • No relocation, transportation, or housing assistance will be provided.
  • Strong attention to detail, good organization skills and ability to prioritize.
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Be able to handle multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.
For more information or to apply, please visit: https://agn.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/r-d-summer-intern-irvine-ca-8425

Allergan - Research and Development Summer Internship in New Jersey

Who are we?
Allergan markets a portfolio of leading brands and best-in-class products for the central nervous system, eye care, medical aesthetics and dermatology, gastroenterology, women's health, urology and anti-infective therapeutic categories. With commercial operations in approximately 100 countries, Allergan is committed to working with physicians, healthcare providers and patients to deliver innovative and meaningful treatments that help people around the world live longer, healthier lives every day.

Why Allergan?
Allergan is a company that will inspire you to aim high with your ambition. When you intern at Allergan, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, strategic environment where bold, innovative thinking isn’t just welcomed, it’s encouraged. You will gain hands on experience that will help you grow both professionally and personally. Across all functions, we relish the opportunity to help our people fulfill their potential. Our rapid growth strategy means plenty of opportunities to step into the spotlight. Power your future & join our bold team.

Are you ready to join our team and make a difference?
Each summer, we offer internship programs for college and university students to join Allergan. It’s an opportunity for you to engage in a meaningful work environment. Students will gain valuable hands-on, real-world work experience that will help prepare you for the next step in your career. The intern will work for 10 or 12 weeks under the supervision of one or more mentors on projects.

We have multiple R&D Summer Intern openings in the following areas:
  • Clinical Development
  • Chief Medical Office
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Drug Development Operations
  • Medical Excellence Systems
Requirements:
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited university and in good academic standing.
  • Must be pursuing a bachelor’s Degree in the R&D field (Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry) or other closely related discipline.
  • Must have valid U.S. work authorization without the need for sponsorship by the company. 
  • Must be able to work for 10 or 12 weeks for the duration of the internship.
  • No relocation, transportation, or housing assistance will be provided.
  • Strong attention to detail, good organization skills and ability to prioritize.
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Be able to handle multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.


For more information, please visit: https://agn.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/r-d-summer-intern-madison-nj-8394?src=JB-10061