Cytokinetics · 21 hours ago
Intern - Biology Technologies
South San Francisco, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $25/hrCytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing new medicines for patients with cardiac muscle dysfunction. The Biology Technologies Intern will support research on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by characterizing disease-associated myosin mutants and gain hands-on experience in biochemical and biophysical techniques.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
Responsibilities
Express and purify myosin protein constructs using multiple techniques (affinity, ion exchange, SEC)
Assess protein purity, stability, and activity using SDS-PAGE, Intact MS, and thermal stability assays (nanoDSF)
Evaluate compound binding and stabilization effects using methods such as Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC)
Maintain accurate experimental records and contribute to data analysis and interpretation
Participate in team meetings and provide regular project updates
Prepare and deliver a final presentation summarizing research findings
Qualification
Required
Have completed at least two to four years at a US college or university at the time of the program
Seeking a BS degree in biochemistry and/or related fields
Prior coursework in biology/biochemistry/lab courses or have lab experience required
Must be detail oriented and have a proactive attitude in support of research activities and running assays
Highly focused, organized and motivated team player with good time management skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to troubleshoot problems with team members
Experience in data analysis and/or presentation
Preferred
Prior experience with protein purification preferred
Company
Cytokinetics
Cytokinetics is a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for debilitating diseases.
Founded in 1998
501-1000 employees
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2025 (9)
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2023 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.41BKey Investors
Royalty PharmaDeerfieldVulcan
2025-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-05-22Post Ipo Equity· $550M
2024-05-22Post Ipo Debt· $50M
Leadership Team
Robert Blum
President & CEO
Sung Lee
EVP & CFO
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