What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Pharmacology position at Cytokinetics?
At Cytokinetics we are dedicated to supporting the next generation of biotech professionals through our annual Cytokinetics Internship Program. We believe that investing in enthusiastic students and recent graduates brings fresh perspectives and insights to our teams and we take pride in providing opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects. Through our Internship Program we aim to provide a challenging and rewarding experience to build a strong foundation for a career in the biopharmaceutical industry.
This is a paid internship at our South San Francisco headquarters. The program is for approximately 12 weeks beginning in late May/early June.
Job Summary:
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.
Requirements:
The position requires a motivated individual with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Additionally, we seek an individual with:
- Prior experience in basic lab skills (e.g. pipetting, preparing physiological buffers, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic computer skills, including experience with data management and presentation
- Coursework in biology and physiology
- Prior animal handling experience is desirable, a willingness to learn to handle rodents is required
