Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.
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 Description
- A laboratory-based research role.
- Assist senior staff in the design, implementation, interpretation, and instrumental techniques related to the characterization of drug metabolism.
- Apply in vitro drug metabolism techniques toward the prediction of potential drug toxicity and the rate of drug metabolism in vivo.
- Gain expertise in the general strategy of LC/MS method development for small molecule drugs.
- Maintain accurate records of ongoing projects and laboratory records in adherence with documentation standards.
- Conduct independent literature reviewing in support of these studies.
- Take part in Internship Seminars and Social Events
- Preparation of an Internship Program Final Presentation.
Qualifications
- Have completed two to four years at a US college or university at the time of the program
- Have a GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale)
- Seeking a BS/MS/PhD degree or a career in fields related to the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, analytical chemistry)
- Experience in general laboratory techniques, organic chemistry, biochemistry, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and general laboratory safety practices preferred
Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the service line and location where this position may be filled.
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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Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer