R&D Associate II – In Vivo Expressed Biologics
If you're inspired by the possibilities of science to change lives and you thrive when making brave decisions – join us.
MedImmune is the worldwide biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives every day. As one of the world's premier biotechnology companies, our mission is centered on delivering life-changing products that advance world health, and help fight and cure disease. As a R&D Associate II in Gaithersburg, MD you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives.
We're constantly pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, with a passion for discovery and a pipeline to show for it. We're pioneering innovative research and exploring novel pathways across key therapeutic areas including oncology, respiratory, inflammation and autoimmunity, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and infection and vaccines. And we're industry-leading in immunology, protein engineering and translational science. We offer a unique and strong collaborative network as part of the AstraZeneca family, as together we explore synergies between small and large molecules.
MedImmune has a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. We attract top minds, and we nurture and build top talent.
Requirements:
Main Duties and Responsibilities
MedImmune, LLC is seeking a broadly-skilled, productive in vivo researcher to support multiple projects at various stages of the biologic product development pipeline. Specifically, the candidate will be part of a team that is developing in vivo expressed biologics that will prevent or treat of respiratory diseases such as COPD, asthma and respiratory tract infections. The candidate should be a well-organized and highly accomplished in vivo scientist who has hands-on experience with small animal models . The candidate will handle multiple projects while delivering high quality data in a timely manner. This position requires direct work with laboratory animals, delivery of test agents through multiple routes of administration, and detailed analysis of experimental findings. In addition, the candidate will independently perform relevant downstream protein- and/or cell-based assays.
The position requires the ability to embrace new technologies quickly and perform in a fast-paced, matrix-structured work environment. He/she will have general knowledge of respiratory disease in animal models.
This role may require weekend/holiday work.
Essential Requirements
Education: Degree in biology, cell-biology, or other related field. B.S. 2-8 years of relevant experience in industry (preferred) or academia. M.S 0-5 years of relevant experience in industry (preferred) or academia.
This position requires:
• Strong hands-on experience with small (such as murine or cotton rats) animal models.
• Expertise in animal techniques including, but not limited to dosing, handling, and sample collection and preparation for functional analysis and IHC.
•Experience performing standard laboratory procedures for protein immunological analysis and quantitation of pathogen burden such as ELISA, flow cytometry, PCR, TCID50 and plaque assays.
•Experience working with hazardous and BSL2 infectious material.
•Good time management and organizational skills, and the ability to work within a team are essential. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred skills would include the following:
•Experience with in vitro, in vivo or ex vivo imaging
•Experience with aerosol delivery to the lung using various devices and delivery technologies
Next Steps – Apply today!
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