Intern, Integrated Discovery Research

Revolution Medicines • Redwood City, CA

2d • $67,000 - $81,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) Inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins, and RAS Companion Inhibitors for use in combination treatment strategies. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding Revolutionaries in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.

As an intern on the Integrated Discovery Research team, you will be part of an integrated, multidisciplinary research team making significant contributions toward the discovery of important new drug candidates. This opportunity will include:
Being trained to synthesize biologically active compounds, including the design and execution of the synthetic routes, purification of final compounds, and participating in analog design.
Planning and executing experiments to support research activities.
Learning to use key instruments including LCMS, NMR, and prep HPLC.
Learning to effectively present research findings to the Integrated Discovery Research team.
Partnering in scientific activities with other outstanding medicinal chemists and creating an environment where all ideas are heard.
Upholding the core values at Revolution Medicines: i) Tireless Commitment to Patients; ii) Transformative Science; iii) Exceptional Together; iv) Total Integrity; and v) Inclusiveness and Fairness.

Requirements

• Working towards bachelor’s (B.S., B.A., or equivalent) degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Strong communication skills, well-organized, and high attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• By the start of the internship will have completed a 2nd year organic chemistry course and the associated lab course.
• Preferably having basic familiarity with NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry from teaching labs or prior research experience.

Responsibilities

• Being trained to synthesize biologically active compounds, including the design and execution of the synthetic routes, purification of final compounds, and participating in analog design.
• Planning and executing experiments to support research activities.
• Learning to use key instruments including LCMS, NMR, and prep HPLC.
• Learning to effectively present research findings to the Integrated Discovery Research team.
• Partnering in scientific activities with other outstanding medicinal chemists and creating an environment where all ideas are heard.
• Upholding the core values at Revolution Medicines: i) Tireless Commitment to Patients; ii) Transformative Science; iii) Exceptional Together; iv) Total Integrity; and v) Inclusiveness and Fairness.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern