Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 10 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern | Pharmaceutical Development
Carlsbad, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18/hr - $23/hr
Start in 2026 SummerIonis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pioneer in RNA-targeted medicines, offering a Summer Internship within their Pharmaceutical Development team for motivated students. This role provides hands-on experience in drug formulation and data-driven research, focusing on the development of oligonucleotide-based medicines.
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Responsibilities
Conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate formulation properties such as pH and buffer capacity
Assist with experimental planning, sample preparation, and data collection
Analyze and interpret experimental data using basic modeling and data analysis tools
Learn how formulation decisions impact drug stability, quality, and patient experience
Prepare summaries and presentations to share findings with the project team
Collaborate with scientists across Pharmaceutical Development and related functions
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a bachelors, masters, or doctoral program in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field
Completion of general and organic chemistry coursework or equivalent
Strong interest in pharmaceutical or biotech research
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory setting
MUST be currently enrolled in a U.S. Undergraduate and/or Graduate Degree Program and not graduating prior to the completion of the Ionis internship
MUST be able to begin internship between 6/8 and 8/14/2026
MUST be able and willing to remain in program through at least 8/14/2026
MUST be able and willing to commit to a minimum 40-hour work week
Preferred
Coursework or experience in organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, or pharmaceutics
Familiarity with pH, buffers, or acid base chemistry
Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, Graphpad Prism
Curiosity, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for learning
Benefits
Weekly stipend (for onsite students only)
Housing/Travel assistance available for eligible, out-of-area interns
Networking and bonding social events
Company
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For three decades, Ionis has invented medicines that bring better futures to people with serious diseases.
Founded in 1989
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45B2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Equity· $500.3M
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Brett P. Monia
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Bastings
Senior Vice President, Development Strategy
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