This is for a 6-month position from July - December 2021.

The Antibody Discovery and Engineering Group interacts with multidisciplinary project teams focused on developing therapies for neurology, neuroimmunology, chronic pain, and rare diseases. The group supports early stage drug development projects primarily in 2 ways, by discovering potential therapeutic candidates, and by generating tool antibodies for various in vitro assays used for the characterization of potential drug candidates. The methods used within the group for antibody discovery include antibody display technologies, antibody engineering, and in vivo antibody generation.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Co-op/intern to join our Antibody Discovery team for 6 months. The primary responsibility for this position will be to become proficient in our rabbit monoclonal antibody generation platform. This will require the candidate to develop a diverse skill set in mammalian cell culture, in vitro characterization assays like ELISA & FACS, and routine molecular biology procedures. The expectation is that the candidate will become a productive member of our group. We work collaboratively with a wide range of research teams and are focused on innovative approaches in drug discovery to treat neurodegenerative disease

To participate in the Biogen Intern or Co-op 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 Biogen Intern or Co-op assignment
• Minimum grade point average of 3.2 preferred
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
• Completed at least one year of undergraduate studies

Additional qualifications:

The successful applicant will have completed at least one previous internship/Co-op with either a biotech/pharmaceutical company or academic lab in a laboratory setting. Experience in one of these areas is preferred; mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, cell based in vitro assays, ELISA or FACS. Exposure to laboratory robotic platforms would be a plus. This position will not involve any live animal work.

Education:

Candidate for BS/MS degree in Biology, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology or a related field

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