R&D Scientist Intern- CAR T-cells at FUJIFILM America in Irvine, CA

Summary: FUJIFILM America is seeking an R&D Scientist Intern specializing in CAR T-Cells to provide R&D support for proof of principle and discovery projects. The role involves conducting laboratory research under supervision and contributing to various experiments and analyses in the field of life sciences. Responsibilities: - Plan and Execute Experiments: Plan and execute mammalian cell culturing experiments - Analytical Assays: Analyze data and perform statistical analysis - Data Analysis: Analyze, interpret, and perform statistical analysis on experimental data to draw meaningful conclusions - Documentation & Compliance: Adhere strictly to Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) by maintaining accurate, detailed records - Collaboration & Communication: Actively participate in, and present progress at, team, group, and project meetings - Technical Development: Stay updated on industry trends by reading technical publications and literature to improve experimental design - Learning Objectives - Gain hands-on experience in bench-scale immune cell culture methodologies - Learn to measure cell culture outcomes using relevant analytical assays - Develop proficiency in analyzing production performance data and correlating titer, growth, and metabolic trends - Understand the principles of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) in an industrial biotechnology setting - Enhance skills in scientific writing, data presentation, and critical thinking - Deliverables - Executed Experiments: Completed bench-scale experiments - Data Analysis Report: A comprehensive report summarizing the results of the experiments - Final Presentation: A PowerPoint presentation or poster detailing the project's methodologies, results, and recommendations - Lab Notebook: Completed, reviewed, and authorized documentation of all laboratory work Required Qualifications: - Students pursuing a graduate degree (Masters, Ph.D) in Basic or Applied Life Sciences and a returning student after the summer - Minimum 1 year of relevant lab experience - Experience with and understanding of mammalian cell culturing - General lab safety knowledge - Ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills - Problem solving capabilities to accomplish tasks - Ability to use professional concepts to perform assigned work and solve complex problems - Ability to demonstrate potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought - Understanding of mammalian cell culturing - General knowledge of basic laboratory equipment (scales, pH meters, etc.) - General knowledge of commonly used experimental/research concepts, practices, and procedures - General knowledge of computer systems and productivity software - General knowledge of GMP and GLP procedures - Ability to speak and read English - Good oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with immune cell culture is a plus Required Skills: Mammalian cell culturing, Data analysis, Laboratory Practices (GLP) Important Skills: Immune cell culture, Laboratory equipment knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: Scientific creativity