2027 Future Talent Program – Discovery Immunology – Co-op (San Diego, CA)

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The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Co-op students will work within a diverse group studying the role of novel targets in the context of inflammatory and autoimmune indications. This is an exciting opportunity for BS MS and PhD level individuals with immunology cell biology and/or molecular biology experience to learn and execute key techniques including culturing primary human cells and cell lines CRISPR editing biochemical assay development ELISA and other cytokine-based assays RNA isolation and quantitative PCR and flow cytometry/FACS and microscopy. Additionally successful candidates will have invaluable opportunities to develop and expand their professional networks.

We are seeking co-op candidates with strong academic performance communication and teamwork skills and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.

Location: San Diego CA

Co-op position commitment: 4 - 6 months full-time January through June 2027

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in school (through the co-op term) as an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in biological sciences or a related field

• Candidates must be available for a 6-month period starting at the beginning of 2027

• Availability to work full-time on site in San Diego CA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of cell biology immunology molecular biology and/or related wet lab techniques

• Prior experience with mammalian cell culture flow cytometry and/or immunoassays

• Highly motivated and driven and willing to take initiative to learn new science

• Strong team player

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Comfortable using a PC computer and proficient in Windows-based operating systems and basic applications such as spreadsheets and databases

• 3.2 GPA or higher

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer at the discretion of the company.

Salary range:

The salary range for this role is $39108 through $111111.

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