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.

We are currently seeking an intern to join the Sample Management group at Cytokinetics. This will be a position that will provide a tremendous learning opportunity. The candidate will get to learn in-depth the functioning and nuances of a Sample Management group and gain experience with the numerous assays that assess and characterize the properties of the compounds. The position demands an individual who is a quick learner and has a proactive attitude to pitch in to support research activities and help align the group with company goals. The scope of the candidates work includes but is not limited to dispensing compounds, operate liquid handling robotics, trouble-shooting instrumentation, HPLC quality control and running compound characterization assays.

Requirements:

Required to be on-site M-F
Currently enrolled in a four-year college/university program with a chemistry or biology major
Highly focused, organized, and motivated team player with good time management skills
Comfortable in a lab setting and with basic lab techniques (pipetting, weigh balances, centrifugation)
Must be able to follow standard lab safety protocols
Experience with laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC and LC/MS is a plus
Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new computer applications are essential
Excellent communication skills and the desire to work within a multidisciplinary team are also required

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.

Salary Pay Range

$22—$45 USD

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.

Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.

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

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