Intern, Research Biology (Oncology)

Eikon Therapeutics • Millbrae, CA

4h

About The Position

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.
Position
This 10-week summer internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the Oncology Research function in a collaborative, fast-paced drug discovery environment. The Intern, Research Biology (Oncology) will support early-stage research focused on evaluating novel therapeutic approaches and expanding current drug discovery capabilities in the oncology space.
In this role, you will gain exposure to interdisciplinary drug discovery workflows while working alongside research scientists supporting cell-based assay development, single molecule tracking (SMT) technologies, and target validation strategies. This internship is designed to provide practical laboratory experience while contributing to innovative research that may help identify new therapeutic targets and modalities.
About You
You are passionate about cell biology research and are excited to gain hands-on laboratory experience supporting drug discovery efforts. You are detail-oriented, curious, and motivated to learn new research technologies and experimental approaches. You enjoy working at the bench, maintaining organized experimental records, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance scientific programs.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework.
• Must be enrolled in school during the internship program.
• Completion of coursework in General Biology, Biochemistry, and Cellular Biology.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organized laboratory documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing individual laboratory responsibilities.
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) during core business hours for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer internship program.

Nice To Haves

• Prior wet-lab research experience is preferred.
• Coursework or exposure to Molecular Biology is preferred.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques is preferred.
• Experience with standard molecular biology techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and culture mammalian cancer cell lines under the guidance of experienced scientists.
• Learn and apply principles of Eikon’s single molecule tracking (SMT) technology, including sample preparation, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Contribute to the development and execution of cell-based assays to support drug discovery efforts.
• Analyze and summarize experimental data using appropriate software and analytical tools.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in accordance with research best practices.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to scientific discussions and presentations.
• Present internship project outcomes and key learnings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern