Design and develop a novel ligand binding assay to streamline immunogenicity detection for biologics in the Research and Development pipeline during clinical trials at Merck & Co.
Requirements
Basic laboratory skills and research experience with in vitro assays
Prior experience and knowledge in ELISA or ELISPOT or similar assays
Basic knowledge of immunology
Responsibilities
Design and troubleshoot a novel in vitro assay to detect Anti-drug Antibodies (ADAs) and Neutralizing Antibodies (NAbs) against biological drugs
Analyze and interpret data to assess immunogenicity
Gain knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) methodology and documentation
Present data at group meetings, internal poster presentations and intern symposiums
Potentially publish the work
Other
Must be a full-time student currently enrolled in a Masters/PhD program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Cell Biology or related life science fields
Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Must be efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment
Must have critical thinking, the ability to identify issues and seek solutions
