2027 Future Talent Program - Discovery Oncology – Co-op (South San Francisco, CA)

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our Company's Discovery Oncology team is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled student majoring in the biological or pharmaceutical sciences for a co-op opportunity. The applicant should have a strong interest in cancer research and learning about oncology drug discovery. Successful candidates will be able to work independently and will be expected to proactively collaborate with colleagues. The co-op will work with a scientific mentor to develop and carry out biochemical, and/or cell-based assays to characterize new therapeutics targets and potential therapeutic molecules. Techniques used will include cancer cell line culture, proliferation assays, genomic perturbation techniques and flow cytometry.

Responsibilities of the oncology discovery intern may include

Design, execution, interpretation, and reporting of in vitro experiments. Assist in developing, executing, and troubleshooting new cell based assays. Communicate data clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholders. Monitor, review, and critically interpret published work to guide your own research. Collaborate with members from other functional areas, including medicinal chemistry, in vivo and in vitro pharmacology and genetics.

Required Education and Skills

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a minimum of a BS/BA degree in biological sciences or a related discipline. Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (6) consecutive months beginning in early to mid-2027. Candidates must be enrolled in a co-op program through their college or university Candidates must have a strong desire to develop knowledge of oncology drug discovery. Candidates must have experien