Summary
This internship at West Pharmaceutical Services (West) offers a unique chance to delve into the world of Advanced Therapies R&D. You’ll contribute to cutting-edge research on containment systems, playing a vital role in developing innovative solutions for the delivery of life-saving treatments.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited science or engineering program (e.g., biology, chemistry, material science, engineering) or possess relevant lab experience.
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow protocols precisely in a laboratory setting.
- Excellent manual dexterity and proficiency in aseptic techniques (preferred).
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration within the research team.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior scientists in conducting research on novel containment systems for advanced therapies.
- Participate in laboratory experiments following established procedures.
- Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks.
- Analyze data and contribute to the interpretation of research findings.
- May present research findings to the team or participate in internal discussions.
Benefits
- Gain invaluable hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art research and development lab.
- Learn about advanced therapies and innovative containment systems for drug delivery.
- Develop strong laboratory skills, data analysis capabilities, and scientific communication proficiency.
- Potential to contribute to groundbreaking research that has the potential to improve patient lives.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Prior experience in culturing cells and associated analytical testing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- General understanding of statistical concepts
- Willingness to learn and apply new analytical techniques.
- Able to follow detailed laboratory protocols.
- Able to communicate around experimental details and data.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Location
West’s Applied Research R&D site in Radnor, Pennsylvania.
Deadline: Unspecified.