Student intern bachelors/masters degree - paid - united states, cambridge bay

adecco medical & science is assisting a top client in the healthcare industry in recruiting for a paid student intern in cambridge, ma.   in this role the student will work  assisting with a developing novel cancer therapeutics that directly reprogram the immune system. using proprietary technology, mrna or dna is delivered directly to immune cells to retarget or alter their behavior.


the immunology co-op will work hands-on in the lab testing reprograming immune cells by isolating primary immune cells or whole blood assays and applying multicolor flow cytometry and measuring cytokine/chemokines by different elisa based readouts. as part of a very small team, the co-op will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the teams research and development daily. the ability to learn quickly, work on multiple assignments, and effectively document scientific data are key components of the role.


responsibilities:

  • plan and execute immune based assays
  • manage cancer cell lines in culture, including routine passaging of cells and maintenance of research cell banks
  • isolate primary immune cells from whole blood or leukopaks
  • transfect proprietary formulations in wb or isolated immune cells and evaluate reprogramming of immune cells
  • by 5-6 color flow cytometry. measure cytokine/chemokines level.
  • evaluate reprogrammed immune cells efficacy for killing tumor cells
  • mice handling and isolation of mice organs and performing antibody staining for flow.
  • communicate results to team members and participate in meetings
  • execute and carefully document experiments using an electronic laboratory notebook system
  • write and follow detailed standard operating procedures (sops)
  • maintain laboratory equipment as needed
  • perform duties according to applicable safety procedures
  • perform additional tasks to support research and development as the scope of the job changes as necessitated
  • by the growth of the company
  • skills:

  • strong technical/analytical skills to identify and solve problems
  • proven ability to work with a high level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
  • strong organizational skills to maintain a high level of productivity to complete assignments on-time
  • excellent oral and written communication skills for effectively interfacing with all members of the company
  • self-motivated, enthusiastic, and results-oriented
  • entrepreneurial, enjoys working in a fast-paced, small-company environment
  • job requirements:
    pursuing a bs or ms in biology, immunology, bioengineering, biochemistry or related fields.
    ability to work hands-on with various chemicals and laboratory equipment

    pay: $23-$35.00 hourly 

    why work for adecco?

  • weekly pay
  • 401(k) plan
  • skills training
  • excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits


  • equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled



    the company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records


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    United States, Cambridge Bay ,Massachusetts
    2022-10-11
    2022-11-10
    2176499
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