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Cytokinetics - South San Francisco, CA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Intern
South San Francisco, CA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Cytokinetics Internship Program is designed to support students and recent graduates in gaining practical experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. This paid internship offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while working at the company's South San Francisco headquarters for approximately 10-12 weeks, starting in late May or early June.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the design, synthesis, purification, and characterization of novel biologically active molecules
- Apply in-silico machine learning models to inform compound design
- Contribute to exploratory research and lead optimization projects, collaborating closely with colleagues in other groups
- Summarize and interpret data and present findings in research meetings
Requirements
- Pursuing a BS/MS in Chemistry
- Prior synthetic organic chemistry lab experience strongly required
- Demonstrated expertise in organic synthesis, chromatographic purification methods, and compound characterization using modern analytical techniques (NMR, MS, HPLC, etc.)
- Organized, detail-oriented, excellent record-keeping skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and perform well in a team environment
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects
- Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
