The Preclinical Sciences and Translational Safety (PSTS) Molecular Pathology group within Johnson & Johnson Research and Development is recruiting for a summer intern located in San Diego, CA. In this role, the intern will be provided hands-on experience with histological techniques, assay development, fluorescent and chromogenic immunohistochemistry, tissue culture and image analysis. The project aim is to develop an immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissues (FFPE) and learn the end to end histological process to support different functions at Johnson & Johnson Research and Development. The project will entail learning histological techniques, a literature and database search to find antibodies, optimization of assay conditions, and image analysis using HALO software.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn about and perform routine histological techniques such as: tissue fixation, processing, embedding and sectioning

• Culturing of cell lines for assay run controls

• Craft and develop an immunohistochemistry assay to support different functions

• Image analysis using HALO software

• Provide experimental and workflow updates in oral and written communications

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot experimentation to validate hypotheses

• Demonstrate independent problem solving and detailed data-driven experimental design

EDUCATION:

• Undergraduate student studying Biology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

REQUIRED:

• Basic laboratory skills including making dilutions from stock solutions

• Experience working with Microsoft excel and PowerPoint

• Open minded and willing to learn about immunohistochemistry and other histological techniques

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence is a plus

• Knowledge of aseptic technique and tissue culture is a plus

• Knowledge of histology is a plus

• Creative problem-solving

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