2026 Future Talent Program - Discovery Oncology - Intern
2026 Future Talent Program - Discovery Oncology - Intern
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Job Description
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more opportunities in our Research Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Our company Discovery Oncology team is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled student majoring in the biological sciences or pharmacy for an internship opportunity. The applicant should have a strong interest in cancer research and learning about oncology drug discovery. Successful candidates will be able to work independently and will be expected to proactively collaborate with colleagues.
Interns will work with a scientific mentor to develop and carry out cell-based and/or biochemical assays to characterize new therapeutic targets and potential therapeutic molecules. Techniques used may include primary and cancer cell line culture proliferation assays isolation of immune cell subsets and flow cytometry.
Responsibilities of the oncology discovery intern may include:
Assist in design execution interpretation and reporting of in vitro experiments.
Assist in developing executing and troubleshooting new cell assays.
Communicate data clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholders.
Monitor review and critically interpret published work to guide your own research.
Collaborate with members from other functional areas including medicinal chemistry in vivo and in vitro pharmacology and genetics.
Required Education and Skills:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a minimum of a BS/BA degree in biological sciences or a related discipline.
Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (12) weeks beginning in May or June of 2026.
Candidates must have a strong desire to develop knowledge of oncology drug discovery.
Candidates must have experience with basic lab procedures: pipetting solution preparation plate assays.
Candidates must have experience with basic mammalian cell culture.
Candidates must have demonstrated ability to perform accurate data analysis.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills including preparation of lab reports and presentations.
Candidates should have strong attention to detail.
Candidates should have prior research experience.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer at the discretion of the company.
Under New York City Colorado State Washington State and California State law the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors which may include but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidates relevant skills experience and education.
Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39600.00-$105500.00 USD
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
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Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
11/3/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
