Join Our Summer Internship Program and Make a Real Impact
Are you ready to do meaningful work in a cutting-edge, research-driven organization? At Alexion (an AstraZeneca company for Rare Diseases), our summer internship program offers you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and connections that will set you up for future success. This program will begin on June 2nd and potentially run through August 8th, 2025.
As an intern, you’ll be part of a dynamic, global team of curious, passionate, and open-minded individuals who are eager to learn, innovate, and grow. You’ll collaborate with industry-leading professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
If you’re enthusiastic about science, innovation, and making a difference, our internship program is your chance to follow your passion and kickstart your career!
This is what you will do:
At Alexion, we understand that rare disease patients often struggle to reach an accurate diagnosis, typically waiting over four years and visiting more than seven specialists. At the Diagnostics Center of Excellence (DxCoE), we strive to improve the diagnostic journey for these patients by developing strategies and capabilities that lead to better diagnostic tests and enhance patient experiences. By providing health care providers with improved diagnostic tools and tests, patients with rare diseases can receive the appropriate life-changing treatments in a timely manner.
We are seeking a summer research intern to join our DxCoE lab. The candidate will conduct proof-of-concept experiments to support diagnostic research and development. The candidate will learn high-quality research techniques and understand the significance of their work: making a positive impact on patients with rare diseases.
You will be responsible for:
• Follow the mentor's guidelines to perform activities and lab experiments, these include but are not limited to:
o Literature review, experimental design and reagent selection
o Assay development and optimization
o Biological sample processing and testing
• Adhere to experimental protocols to execute experiments and work closely with experts from cross-functional teams
• Conduct data analysis and result presentation, as well as documentation in electronic lab notebook systems
You will need to have:
Qualifications and Skills
• Education:
o Pursuing a Ph.D. in molecular biology or a related scientific field.
• Experience:
o At least 1 year of experience in a research lab.
• Technical Skills:
o Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, electrophoresis, agarose gel preparation, nucleic acid visualization, and quantification (Bioanalyzer technology, NanoDrop). Amplification technologies (PCR, qPCR).
o Skilled in oligo design and data analysis.
• Soft Skills:
o Highly organized with excellent adherence to protocols.
o Good verbal and written communication skills.
o Strong observation and documentation abilities.
o Willingness to tackle problems and accept new challenges.
• Standards and Practices:
o Maintain high levels of housekeeping, safety, and environmental standards in the laboratory according to Alexion guidelines.
We would prefer for you to have:
• Demonstrated the capability to work independently
• Experience in RNA, qPCR and ddPCR are highly desired
Date Posted
10-Jan-2025
Closing Date
16-Jan-2025Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.