Research Intern, Chemistry (Summer 2026)

Description

Company Overview:

Vividion is a next generation biotechnology company based in San Diego that is leveraging its proprietary chemical proteomics platform to conduct proteome-wide footprinting of drug-protein interactions with unprecedented breadth and precision. Our technology allows us to screen, identify and optimize novel drugs that selectively bind virtually any protein, including proteins previously considered “undruggable”. Our pipeline and emerging programs reflect a matured and productive platform capable of delivering first in class drugs utilizing novel mechanisms of action (allosteric inhibitors, protein-protein interaction inhibitors, functional activators, degraders etc.) against undruggable targets in the oncology and immunology space.

Vividion has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune from 2022 to 2025.

Job Summary:

The chemistry intern will have the opportunity to learn lab techniques and apply them to current medicinal chemistry challenges at the company. The intern will attend and present in project meetings and contribute to a unique project with their mentors.  All interns will give an end-of-summer presentation on their experience, learnings, and findings in front of peers and select Vividion scientists.

Internship Eligibility and Work Hours:

• Must be an undergraduate student graduating December 2026 or later
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
• This is an in-person internship based out of our San Diego, CA office
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week during the 9-week period from June 15 to August 14
• Vividion does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the summer internship program

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Gain synthetic chemistry lab skills and apply them to the project
• Maintain a proper electronic lab notebook and document all findings in the chemistry lab
• Attend project meetings with their mentors and present findings
• Prepare a report with final findings at the end of the summer

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in organic chemistry, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, or related field. 
• Organic chemistry lab experience is preferred
• A proactive learner with a curious mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Pay rate:

• Rising Sophomore: $22.00/hr.
• Rising Junior: $23.00/hr.
• Rising Senior: $24.00/hr.

Further Information:

Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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