Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education ยท 1 day ago
FDA Research Opportunity for Developing Bioassays Using Ovarian Cancer Cells
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New GradThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a postdoctoral fellowship opportunity at the FDA focusing on developing bioassays using ovarian cancer cells. The role involves studying trispecific antibodies to improve product quality and safety in drug development for women's cancers under the guidance of a mentor.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop an understanding of antibody therapeutic concepts, including the principles of bispecific and trispecific antibodies
Learn how to design different molecular formats for bispecific and trispecific antibodies using genetic engineering approaches, applying appropriate structural and functional considerations
Learn how to carry out experiments for the expression and production of bispecific and trispecific antibodies using established laboratory methods
Gain experience in performing comprehensive characterization studies of bispecific and trispecific antibodies including:
Physiochemical analysis
Biological activity assessment
Mechanism of action investigations
Bioassay development
Apply acquired knowledge to support ongoing research projects and regulatory mission, and advance their professional development in antibody therapeutics
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent degree with an educational background in molecular and cell biology, pharmacology and drug discovery/development, or be currently pursuing
Degree must have been received within the past five years or be currently pursuing
Completion of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management is required for an applicant to be on-boarded at FDA
Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program
I am a U.S. citizen, or I have lived in the United States for at least 36 out of the past 60 months
I have read the FDA Ethics Requirements
Preferred
Lab skills in common molecular and cell biology techniques
Benefits
Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program.
Participants do not become employees of FDA, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.
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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