Research Intern, In Vivo Pharmacology / Preclinical Research (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Vividion is a next generation biotechnology company based in San Diego that is leveraging its proprietary chemical proteomics platform to conduct proteome-wide footprinting of drug-protein interactions with unprecedented breadth and precision. Our technology allows us to screen, identify and optimize novel drugs that selectively bind virtually any protein, including proteins previously considered “undruggable”. Our pipeline and emerging programs reflect a matured and productive platform capable of delivering first in class drugs utilizing novel mechanisms of action (allosteric inhibitors, protein-protein interaction inhibitors, functional activators, degraders etc.) against undruggable targets in the oncology and immunology space. Vividion has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune from 2022 to 2025. We are seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to join our Preclinical Pharmacology team. This internship provides opportunities for hands-on exposure to in vivo study execution for drug development programs, including animal handling and dosing techniques, disease model support, study coordination, and sample collection/processing. The intern will contribute to studies that leverage molecular and protein readouts (gene expression and immunoassays) and may support in vivo imaging workflows. The role offers a unique opportunity to learn best practices in study conduct, documentation, and data integrity within a fast-paced research environment culminating in a capstone project and presentation. All interns will give an end-of-summer presentation on their experience, learnings, and findings in front of peers and select Vividion scientists.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Immunology, or a related field
- Strong interest in preclinical research, translational science, and/or drug discovery.
- Ability to follow protocols, work carefully with attention to detail, and maintain high-quality documentation.
- Comfortable working in a team environment and communicating clearly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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