Intern – Pharmacology

Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.

At Cytokinetics, each team member plays an integral part in advancing our mission to improve the lives of patients. We are seeking tenacious, compassionate, and collaborative individuals who are driven to make a positive impact.
 

We are seeking a highly motivated Intern to join our Pharmacology group at Cytokinetics. The intern will work closely with a Pharmacology Researcher to conduct and manage in vivo and in vitro experiments related to the efficacy of novel small molecule compounds for potential therapies of muscular degenerative diseases. The intern will work closely with a Pharmacology Researcher to conduct and manage in vivo and in vitro experiments related to the efficacy of novel small molecule compounds in skeletal and cardiac muscle diseases. The intern will gain practical experience in animal handling and pharmacology workflows. The intern will develop technical skills in molecular assays and data analysis, as well as an understanding of pharmacology study design and execution. In addition, the intern will gain exposure to the broader drug discovery process through collaboration, presentations, and cross-functional interactions.

This is an onsite internship. Candidates must be able to work in person at the South San Francisco office.

*Only applications with a cover letter and resume will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Own and execute an independent molecular pharmacology project using archived in vivo study samples

• Generate and analyze data using a defined molecular technique (e.g., ELISA or Western blot)

• Interpret results to address a focused biological question and inform future research directions

• Assist with ongoing in vivo studies to gain experience with pharmacology workflows, including animal handling, weighing, and data recording

• Complete required training to achieve Level 2 proficiency in mouse handling, restraint, tissue collection, and sample processing

• Maintain accurate experimental records and contribute to data summaries and presentations

• Participate in Pharmacology team meetings and collaborative discussions

• Deliver at least two presentations: a project overview early in the internship and a final presentation summarizing findings at the conclusion of the program

Qualifications:

• Have completed at least two to four years at a US college or university at the time of the program, majoring in a science related discipline.

• Basic lab skills (e.g. pipetting, preparing physiological buffers, etc.) and prior coursework in biology and/or physiology is required.

• Prior animal handling experience or a willingness to learn and handle rodents is desired.

• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to troubleshoot problems with team members

• Basic computer skills, including experience with data management and presentation

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Pay Range:

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

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Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

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