Title: Intern - CCP4 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Req: 01497 Position Summary: Perform testing, data analysis, and computer based structural modeling in a biophysical characterization group. Correlate model predictions to data collected by analytical ultracentrifugation, light scattering, and other techniques. Investigate the biophysical properties, hydrodynamic properties, and structure of biopharmaceutical products such as humanized monoclonal antibodies, recombinant antibody derived proteins, and viral vaccines.
Major Duties and Responsibilities (including supervising others): Perform hydrodynamic modeling using the computer programs HYDROPRO and SOMO. Collect or generate model input data from experiments, previous data records, and existing protein structure files. Read, understand, train on, and follow relevant SOP's. Conduct experiments and calculate simple hydrodynamic parameters or tables. Maintain and calibrate instruments. Maintain general orderliness of lab and order supplies as needed. Maintain accurate lab notebook and update lab notes and data binders. Summarize data at department and group meetings. Experience: 0-2 years lab experience Special Skills/Abilities: Ability to generate hypothetical protein structures (pdb) files from existing protein structure files. General knowledge of protein biochemistry and analytical laboratory skills. Education: Enrollment in a Bachelors or Masters program in a scientific discipline If you are interested in this position, please visit www.medimmune.com/careers and type in 01497 to "Search by Req Number". MedImmune, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
