Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education ยท 1 day ago
FDA Research Opportunity on Molecular Biological Reagents for Characterization of Live Biotherapeutic Products
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New GradThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a fellowship opportunity with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. The role involves developing reagents for the characterization of Live Biotherapeutic Products and includes learning various laboratory techniques such as microbiological methods and DNA cloning.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis
Learning Objectives: If selected, you will have the opportunity to learn and become proficient at laboratory techniques including microbiological techniques, DNA cloning, western blot analysis, protein purification, fluorescence microscopy, and flow-cytometry
Qualification
Required
The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the relevant fields (Biological Sciences), or be currently pursuing the degree
The degree must have been received within 5 years of the appointment start date
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing
Preferred
Basic microbiological techniques - preparation of growth media and propagation of bacterial strains
Basic DNA cloning techniques - preparation of plasmid DNA, PCR, restriction and ligation, and transformation
Basic electrophoresis techniques - agarose gels for DNA and acrylamide gels for proteins
Lab experience
An interest in Microbiology
Benefits
Participants will receive a stipend commensurate with education and experience.
A stipend supplement to defray costs of health insurance can be added if the fellow is responsible for paying for their own health insurance.
Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program.
Company
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S.
Founded in 1992
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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