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Calico Life Sciences · 2 days ago

Intern, Neuroimmunology (BS/MS)

South San Francisco, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$45/hr - $70/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Calico Life Sciences is an Alphabet-founded research and development company focused on understanding human aging. They are seeking an intern to join the Hahn group to investigate mechanisms driving brain aging and neuroinflammation, supporting efforts to study brain immune cells at scale.

Responsibilities

Prepare, optimize and run in vitro and/or ex vivo cell phenotyping assays

Analyze multiplexed image-based data

Work in collaboration with other members of the group on ex and in vivo cell tracking methods

Qualification

Tissue culture techniquesMicroscopy techniquesLaboratory animal workSingle-cell transcriptomicsTeamwork skillsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedSelf-motivated

Required

Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in cell biology, neuroscience, immunology, or related field

Interest in brain physiology and age-related changes

Detail-oriented and organized

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Self-motivated with a 'can-do' attitude

Ability to work on-site in the South San Francisco lab space

Hands-on experience with tissue culture/sterile techniques

Hands-on experience and comfortable with laboratory animal work

Hands-on knowledge of microscopy techniques for imaging fixed and/or live tissue

Able to work in-person at our offices in South San Francisco

Free for a consecutive period of 11-12 weeks in June, July, and August

Not graduating before December 2026

Must be enrolled in a US university

Must apply by application deadline: February 1, 2026

Preferred

Experience with analysis of microscopy-based imaging and/or single-cell transcriptomics data

Experience with functional genomics/CRISPR/single gene knockouts

Benefits

Monthly living expenses stipend

Group supplemental activities weekly featuring guest speakers, Senior Leadership spotlights, and discussion groups on aging science, our drug development approach, and more

End-of-summer company-wide project showcase and poster session