EHS Intern (Req. 2587)
Frederick, MD

Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production.

Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research.

If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity:

Project Summary: Develop into the role of an Environment, Health, & Safety professional. From conducting accident investigations, conducting Health & Safety training to submitting quarterly environmental reports to local, state and/or federal agencies, the intern shall gain valuable experience in performing EHS functions within a matrix organization.

Experience Requirements: Ability to communicate (both oral and writing) effectively. Good presentation Skills.

Education Requirements: Preference will be given to those individuals pursuing a Bachelors or higher level degree in life sciences with emphasis in health, safety or environmental sciences.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Intern (Req. 2582)
Frederick, MD

Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production.

Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research.

If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity:

Project Title: Cell Cultures and Cell Banking

Project Summary: The Intern will be analyzing and optimizing different stem cell cultures and enable stem cell banking of various stem cell types

Experience Requirements: Experience in stem cell cultures, Cryopreservation, and thawing and knowledge on derivation protocols of stem cells

Education Requirements: undergraduate / graduate in biochemistry/life sciences/biology/chemistry

Independently executes experimental planning and carrying out those experiments, summarizing results and presenting to the management on projects of growth factor analysis. Ensures scope of project is defined and performs the experiments in timely manner.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Intern (Req. 2591)
Frederick, MD

Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production.

Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research.

If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity:

Project Title: Cell Systems Development

Project Summary: Work with scientific team to understand and evaluate different options to improve the ability of Invitrogen to deliver cell systems. The program is geared towards creation of cell systems for better integration with customer workflows. The output will involve the identification of protocols and formulations to facilitate such systems.

Experience Requirements: Cell culture, experimental design and analysis

Education Requirements: Junior or senior in Biological Sciences or Engineering

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Intern (Req. 2583)
Frederick, MD

Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production.

Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research.

If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity:

Project Title: Stem Cell Culture Product Development Feasibility Assays

Project Summary: The Intern will be analyzing and optimizing selective growth factor requirements as well as their concentrations in generating new formulations that support the growth of different stem cell types towards regenerative medicinal use.

Experience Requirements: Experience in stem cell cultures, ELISA, cyquant or other methods of cell culture kinetics analysis, HPLC measurements of growth factors

Education Requirements: undergraduate / graduate in biochemistry/life sciences/biology/chemistry

Independently executes experimental planning and carrying out those experiments, summarizing results and presenting to the management on projects of growth factor analysis. Ensures scope of project is defined and performs the experiments in timely manner

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Send resumes to
Karen (Faust) Klein
Sr. Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Invitrogen Corporation
3175 Staley Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: (716) 774-0274
Fax: (716) 774-6756
karen.faust@invitrogen.com

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The MathBench curriculum project team is looking for a student who could work a minimum of 4 hours a week (and up to 10) on a regular schedule over the summer. The project is developing web resources to infuse more mathematical rigor into biology courses. The work would mainly include html (website) coding, internet searches, entry of information into databases, cataloging images, and printing off a website. The student should be computer-literate, and some experience with HTML is strongly preferred. Experience with Dreamweaver, Photoshop, javascript, css and/or databases would be helpful but not required. The position would require some time spent on campus each week, but some of work could be done at home if the students has access to the appropriate software. The pay rate is $8.00/hour. Interested students should submit a cover letter and resume to Karen Nelson at katya.nelson@gmail.com.

Hours:
25-35 flexible hours per week

Main Responsibilities:

• Working with researchers to develop database queries and run reports
• Generating reports, emails and other confidential correspondence
• Setting up and maintaining patent files
• Coordinating meetings, conferences and training schedule

Requirements:

• 1 year general office experience
• 1 year patent experience preferred, but not required
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Great attitude and willingness to learn new skills and technologies
• Candidate should be dependable, detail oriented and possess excellent communication skills

Contact:
Kate Hursthouse
Human Resources Specialist
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Phone: 703.807.3002
Fax: 703.807.3009

There are two full-time paid position available in a local Cardiology office for students interested in gaining clinical experience for Medical School. These position would be ideal for graduating seniors (especially those taking time off before Medical School) and provide a great opportunity for in-depth clinical exposure. Attractive salary is offered. Please email resume and a brief cover letter to Dr. Ashraf at ashmuhammad@hotmail.com or call 301-277-2290 with any questions.

Dr. Muhammad Ashraf
5711 Sarvis Ave, Suite 100
Riverdale, MD 20737
Tel. 301-277-2290
Fax 301-277-1241"

Children's National Medical Center (CNMC EOE, M/F/D/V.), the largest non-profit medical and research facility in the mid-Atlantic region dedicated exclusively to the care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults, is currently seeking a Research Assistant to support our Children's Research Institute (CRI) - Genetics Center. Individual selected will study inborn errors of metabolism. The work will include biochemical assays, and management of a murine model of the disorder.

The ideal candidate will have a MS/BS/BA in the biological sciences, and demonstrated experience with RNA, DNA manipulation, biochemical assays, and animal husbandry. A previous research background would be advantageous.

Individuals must be quick learners, detail-oriented, and possess excellent analytical, problem solving, and computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, please send a resume/CV to hmorizono@cnmcresearch.org

We are looking for a recent graduate to teach one laboratory section of BSCI 223, General Microbiology, for the Summer II session. The lab section meets once a day for a maximum of two hours. Applicants need to have taken the course as a student and received a grade of B or higher. Preference will be given to students who have taken the course at UMCP. This would be a great opportunity to earn extra money for the summer while gaining leadership and science education experience. If interested, please contact Dr. Sabrina Kramer srkram@umd.edu for more information.

A research assistant position (1 year contract, 40 hrs/wk) is open in the laboratory of Dr. Daniel Stein, in the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics. The successful applicant must have demonstrated skills in molecular biology, immunology and tissue culture. Prior knowledge of protein purification and analysis techniques is highly desired. This individual must also be highly organized and able to work independently. Successful candidate must be willing to work on an occasional weekend. To get a better idea of Dr. Stein's research program, see: http://www.life.umd.edu/CBMG/faculty/stein/stein_files/cbmg.htm. Interested applicants should send their resume and the names of three potential references to: DCSTEIN@umd.edu

Applications are now being accepted for the new UM-STAR program. The goal of UM-STAR is to provide research experiences for individuals from groups underrepresented in the bio-medical and behavioral sciences (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians). We are also interested in those who intend to focus on the elimination of health disparities and/or increased participation of individuals from groups underrepresented in bio-medical and behavioral health research disciplines. Currently, UM-STAR is accepting applications from college sophomores with a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 and who are interested in biomedical or behavioral science relevant to public health and cardiovascular disease. Applicants should have an interest in pursuing a PhD in biomedical or behavioral health sciences and be willing to commit to the program for 2 consecutive summers. In addition, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are currently enrolled full-time in a 4-year college or university.

During the 10-week program on the College Park campus, participants will take part in faculty-mentored research and other research and career-development activities.

For more information see http://www.sph.umd.edu/research_projects/star/

If you would like to apply for UM-STAR, please submit the application, one letter of reference, and a transcript. Due to the short turn-around time, transcripts may be unofficial and applications should be faxed to Dr. Deborah Rohm Young at 301-314-9366 with the originals mailed to Dr. Young at 1242A School of Public Health Building; University of Maryland; College Park, MD 20742.

Deborah Rohm Young
dryoung@umd.edu

MedImmune is a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry, we use the latest advances in science, technology and medicine to develop innovative products that improve the quality of human health. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.medimmune.com/ .

MedImmune has a new opportunity for a Research Associate I/II in the Physicochemical testing Group within the Analytical Biochemistry Department. The successful candidate will utilize chromatographic (HPLC and GC) and spectroscopic methods to support biopharmaceutical products, such as humanized monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and vaccines.

The candidate will make detailed experimental observations, review and analyze data, and interpret experimental results. The candidate will need to present and discuss experimental results at group/project team meetings and scientific conferences. Finally, he/she must be able to work in a team structure and interface with different research and development departments.

Job Requirements:
This position requires a BS or MS degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field with 0 to 5 years of relevant experience with a BS degree or 1 to 3 years with a MS, preferably working in a bioanalytical environment in an industrial setting. Familiarity with size exclusion, affinity, reversed phase, ion exchange and hydrophobic interaction chromatographic methods is necessary. Supervisory and project management experience is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills, outstanding verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Company: MedImmune
Status: Full-Time Employee
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Level: Other Great Industries
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 /Year

If interested, please send Resume to NguyenM@Medimmune.com.

Regards,

Myloan Nguyen
search Associate I
B.S. Biochemistry, University of Maryland, College Park
guyenm@medimmune.com