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About the Role

The Future Talent Program offers internships lasting up to 12 weeks with project-based work. This role in the Quantitative Biosciences Cellular Pharmacology & Lead Discovery team focuses on discovering and advancing novel medicines for cancer and cardiometabolic disorders by executing cellular assays to evaluate preclinical therapeutic candidates.

Responsibilities

• Learn about different cellular assays used in drug development and how to leverage laboratory automation to improve robustness and increase throughput.
• Execute cellular assays to support compound screening and mechanism of action studies.
• Evaluate and optimize new assay technologies and methods.
• Engage with industry-standard data analysis tools and record keeping, including electronic lab notebooks and analysis software.
• Communicate data progress during internal meetings.
• Deliver a verbal presentation at the completion of training.
• Participate in scientific exchange with company scientists.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program in biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Completed at least 2 years of studies toward BS/BA or at least 1 year towards master’s/PhD by the start of the internship.
• Available to work full-time for 8-12 weeks beginning in May or June of 2027.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated record of strong academic achievement.
• Proven ability to work independently in a multi-functional, team-oriented environment.

Skills

• Previous laboratory experience with cell biology techniques
• Hands-on experience with aseptic technique and good cell culture practice
• A keen interest in scientific exploration and drug discovery research
• Self-motivated and detail-orientated with excellent record keeping and organizational skills

Location

• US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Work Type

• Full-time
• Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Experience Level

• Internship

Education Level

• BS/BA
• Master's
• PhD

Salary/Compensations

• $39,108 - $111,111

About the Company

• Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
• We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds.
• The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment.
• We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Equal Opportunity

• As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
• As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement.
• Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.
• San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
• Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.