2025 Ionis Summer Internship Program - Lead Identification Research

Ionis Pharmaceuticals • Carlsbad, CA

323d • Remote

About The Position

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We are pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With five currently marketed medicines for serious diseases and an expansive late-stage pipeline, we continue to build upon our groundbreaking innovations in science and technology to provide greater value to patients; and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals. At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating, and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know our success is a direct result of the exceptional talent and dedication of our employees. With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets, and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money, and energy into making our onsite and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive. We are building on our rich history, and believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. We invite you to apply and join us if you're passionate about the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on patients in need, our employees, and our organization. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career! In addition, the internship program allows students to grow both professionally and personally through interactions with research and business professionals in support of projects aligned with department initiatives. Students will learn and work under a practicing professional who will provide guidance and mentorship.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a U.S. Undergraduate Program.
• Not graduating prior to the completion of the Ionis internship.
• Able to begin internship between 6/9 and 6/16/2025.
• Willing to remain in the program through at least 8/15/2025.
• Able to commit to a minimum 40-hour workweek.
• Willing to work onsite in Carlsbad, CA.
• Local applicants with suitable transportation are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work within a fast-paced, highly productive, and innovative research team.
• Contribute to the drug discovery process at Ionis.
• Develop PCR assays.
• Optimize instruments at a high level.
• Modify experimental setup design for automated instrument file setup.
• Implement identified tolerability markers for evaluation by the PCR Core department.

Benefits

• Paid positions.
• Weekly stipend for onsite interns.
• Professional networking opportunities.
• Fun group outings.
• End-of-program project presentations.
• Networking and bonding social events.
• Interaction with diverse and motivated teams/departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree