US-MD: Rockville-Intern - Purification Sciences

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Job Title: Intern - Purification Sciences
Job Location: MD: Rockville
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-03-24

Company Name: Human Genome Sciences
Contact: HR
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Description: Intern - Purification Sciences

Location Rockville, MD

Job ID 2503 Employment Status Internship

Required Experience 0-2 years

Required Education High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Travel No

Relocation Available No



Summary/Description Human Genome Sciences (HGS)is located in the Washington, DC metro area, and was founded in 1992 with the goal of creating a global biopharmaceutical company to discover, develop, manufacture, and market gene-based drugs to address unmet medical needs. We have a significant product pipeline with seven products in clinical development, including drugs to treat hepatitis C, lupus and other autoimmune diseases, anthrax exposure, and cancer. In recent years, we have progressed toward becoming a late stage development and commercialization company, and we have recently started Phase 3 trials for three of our key development programs. HGS is developing an innovative new treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which would be the first new treatment for lupus in nearly 40 years. This product, belimumab, is being co-developed and commercialized with Glaxo SmithKline. We are also developing a long-acting interferon alpha, Albuferon, for Hepatitis C, along with Novartis. HGS has also been awarded a two-phase contract with US government to supply them with ABthrax, a monoclonal antibody treatment for anthrax, for the Strategic National Stockpile, which we expect to deliver in 2008. At HGS, people are the key to our success. We share a passion for scientific and business innovation, creating unique opportunities to contribute to the commercialization phase of our products. At HGS, you will have opportunities to learn and grow, interacting with talent of the highest caliber, and you will be supported by a culture committed to employee and leadership development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. HGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/AA M/F/D/V Please visit www.hgsi.com for further information on our company and to apply on-line for this position.The Purification Sciences Department develops and optimizes purification methods for different types of biological products among many other tasks. We interact intensively with other groups across the company. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic summer intern that wants to contribute to achieve our goals during this summer. Description -Develop and optimize purification procedures for recombinant proteins in a small-scale environment -Perform protein analysis and characterization by different analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV/Vis -Organize data, analyze results, and maintain accurate notebooks and records -Participate in small and large scale purification -Work within corporate health and safety guidelines during manipulation of BSL-1, BSL-2, chemical or radiological hazards Requirements Requirements: -Currently pursuing a BS in Biochemistry or related field -0 to 2 years of laboratory experience -Ability to work effectively in a team environment -Excellent oral and written skills -Very organized -Experience in protein purification and analytical techniques is helpful




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