2027 Future Talent Program - Discovery Oncology (Boston, MA) - Intern
About The Position
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development experience and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our Company's Discovery Oncology team in Boston, MA is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled student majoring in the biological or pharmaceutical sciences for an internship opportunity. Applicants should have a strong interest in cancer research and in 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, but are not limited to, cancer cell line culture, proliferation assays, genomic perturbation techniques, western blotting, RT-qPCR, and flow cytometry.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a minimum of a BS/BA degree program in biological sciences or a related discipline.
- Available to work full-time for up to 12 weeks beginning in May or June 2027.
- Strong desire to develop knowledge of oncology drug discovery.
- Experience with basic laboratory procedures, such as pipetting, solution preparation, and plate-based assays.
- Experience with basic mammalian cell culture.
- Demonstrated ability to perform accurate data analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with molecular biology is a plus.
- Strong collaborators with excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparing lab reports and presentations.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Prior research experience.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, interpret, and report in vitro experiments.
- Assist in developing, executing, and troubleshooting new cell-based 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 of other functional areas, including medicinal chemistry, in vivo and in vitro pharmacology, and genetics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
