Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 month ago
Assay and Automation Scientist Intern
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$41.50/hr - $48/hrAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking Masters and PhD level students for a 12-week internship role in Gaithersburg, MD. The role involves executing cell-based assays, collaborating with various engineers to automate workflows, and performing statistical analysis for method validation.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Execute cell-based assays using established SOPs to test and validate imaging-based workflows for robotic platform integration
Partner with automation engineers, computer scientists, and process engineers to translate manual imaging methods into automated workflows while ensuring data harmonization
Perform statistical analysis to assess comparability between automated and manual imaging methods, supporting validation and release of new automated processes to increase screening capacity and boost efficiency metrics
Qualification
Required
Masters and PhD level students majoring in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biotechnology or a related discipline. Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026
Cell Biology Foundation: Cell culturing of cell lines and independent design/execution of 384-well or 96-well formatted cell-based assays is required
Statistical Analysis: Proficiency with statistical analysis software (Excel, Prism, or equivalent) for method validation and data interpretation is required
Algorithmic Thinking: Ability to break down complex processes into discrete steps suitable for automation programming is required
Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance
US Work Authorization is required at time of application
This role will not be providing OPT support
Preferred
Laboratory Automation: Experience with liquid handling systems and automated platforms (Hamilton, Tecan, etc.)
High Content Imaging: Hands-on experience with imaging equipment and software (Cell Insight imagers or similar high content imaging systems)
Programming Skills: Coding experience in Python, C++, SQL, or similar languages for workflow optimization
Team Collaboration: Previous experience working in cross-functional, collaborative research environments
Company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on pioneering new possibilities for the rare disease community.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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