Cytokinetics · 19 hours ago
Intern – Pharmacology
San Francisco Bay Area
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $25/hrCytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative scientific advancements in muscle biology. They are seeking a highly motivated Intern to support the Pharmacology group by conducting in vivo and in vitro experiments related to small molecule compounds for muscular degenerative diseases.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
Responsibilities
Own and execute an independent molecular pharmacology project using archived in vivo study samples
Generate and analyze data using a defined molecular technique (e.g., ELISA or Western blot)
Interpret results to address a focused biological question and inform future research directions
Assist with ongoing in vivo studies to gain experience with pharmacology workflows, including animal handling, weighing, and data recording
Complete required training to achieve Level 2 proficiency in mouse handling, restraint, tissue collection, and sample processing
Maintain accurate experimental records and contribute to data summaries and presentations
Participate in Pharmacology team meetings and collaborative discussions
Deliver at least two presentations: a project overview early in the internship and a final presentation summarizing findings at the conclusion of the program
Qualification
Required
Have completed at least two to four years at a US college or university at the time of the program, majoring in a science related discipline
Basic lab skills (e.g. pipetting, preparing physiological buffers, etc.) and prior coursework in biology and/or physiology is required
Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to troubleshoot problems with team members
Basic computer skills, including experience with data management and presentation
Preferred
Prior animal handling experience or a willingness to learn and handle rodents is desired
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
Recent News
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2026-01-13
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