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Location

Gaithersburg, MD | United States

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Job description

Research Intern, T Cell Therapy

Responsibilities:

As a member of the Shared Antigen group, the intern will work with the BioNTech Research team by assisting in the day-to-day functions of TCR Discovery and screening for Shared Antigen targets. This opportunity will allow the intern to gain real world experience in a biopharmaceutical research facility, with the focus of developing novel adoptive T cell therapies targeting solid tumors. Responsibilities will include: performing routine cell culture and expansion of primary immune cells and cell lines, assessing the specificity and functionality of T cells by multicolor flow cytometry, MSD, and other immune related assays, genetic engineering using RNA, viral vectors, or CRISPR of primary immune cells and cell lines, tracking and compiling results and maintaining organized repositories of data and materials, disseminating experimental results in a timely manner and present at group meetings as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Must be currently or recently enrolled in a full time Bachelor/Master’s Degree program at an accredited university/college in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or similar program of study with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must have completed at least one year of study at an accredited university/college prior to internship commencing.
• Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between June and September.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must not be employed at the time the internship start .

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior lab-based research experience in working with cell culture in a Biosafety Cabinet (BSC), particularly working with immune cells, is preferred. 
• Prior experience using flow cytometry is a plus.
• Prior experience with genetic engineering in cell lines or primary cells is a plus.

Have we kindled your pioneering spirit?

Then apply now for our location  Gaithersburg and simply send us your application documents using our online form.

* BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism, or harassment based on gender, political opinion, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other aspect of personal status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Most important – it’s a match!

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