INTERN

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute • San Diego, CA

2h

About The Position

Sanford Burnham Prebys is much more than a research facility and hub for innovation; it’s a vibrant global community of talented scientists and researchers from over 30 countries. This worldwide representation enriches our perspectives and enhances our creative approach to solving complex scientific challenges.

We strive to be leaders not only in biomedical research but also in creating an environment where excellence thrives through collaboration across cultures and backgrounds. Our mission is to advance the biomedical sciences by cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders, providing meaningful opportunities for researchers of all backgrounds to learn, innovate, and make breakthrough discoveries that improve human health.

Together, we translate science into health.

The duties and responsibilities contained in the job description are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in the position will demonstrate competency through performance. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Position Summary:

The integration of current coursework into an internship bridges the gap between academic study and professional practice, forming a bidirectional learning cycle. This process allows interns to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world challenges while using professional experiences to refine and deepen their understanding of academic concepts.

Internship Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

The intern will receive training in GPCR-related research including 1) molecular cloning, 2) receptor expression, and 3) pharmacological characterizations using various approaches.

Expected Outcomes:

By the end of the training, the intern should be able to implement basic protocols with minimal correction, identify key questions to support a successful assay run, and name the most common mistakes in assay implementation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in coursework that can be integrated into an internship.
• Ability to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world challenges.
• Willingness to use professional experiences to refine and deepen understanding of academic concepts.

Responsibilities

• Receive training in GPCR-related research including molecular cloning, receptor expression, and pharmacological characterizations using various approaches.
• Implement basic protocols with minimal correction.
• Identify key questions to support a successful assay run.
• Name the most common mistakes in assay implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed