Paid Biology/Biochemistry Internships with Nutramax

Nutramax Laboratories is a Maryland- and South Carolina-based nutraceutical company that develops dietary supplements for both humans and companion animals.  Nutraceuticals are natural dietary supplements that support healthy living.  The focus of the Research and Development laboratory at Nutramax is to examine the efficacy of raw materials used in our product, testing bioactivity of finished goods and support of the Product Development Department by examining the efficacy of potential blends of active ingredients for new products.   In addition to in vitro assays, both human and animal studies are also carried out to support these initiatives. 

Immunology Internship:

This internship position will focus primarily on the efficacy of an immune product on boosting the immune system.   The intern will identify biomarkers of a stimulated immune system and help to develop an assay to examine the effect of the active ingredients.    Some knowledge of quantitative real-time PCR, ELISAs and tissue culture sterile technique is preferred. 

Cellular Detoxification

This internship position will focus on the ingredients of a product line with an emphasis on cellular detoxification via the up-regulation of Phase II detoxifying enzymes.  The intern will help to develop techniques to demonstrate the efficacy of the ingredients using quantitative RT-PCR to examine gene expression and perform biochemical assays to study GST activity, glutathione levels and NQO1 activity in a tissue culture system.  Some knowledge of quantitative real-time PCR, ELISAs and tissue culture sterile technique is preferred. 

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