Arcus Biosciences · 8 hours ago
In Vivo Pharmacology Intern
Hayward, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $45/hrArcus Biosciences is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented summer intern to join their In Vivo Pharmacology group, focusing on inflammation and oncology research. This internship provides hands-on experience in preclinical drug discovery and development, including in vivo model design, execution, and data analysis to evaluate novel therapeutic compounds.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Hiring Manager
Janet Smith
Responsibilities
Assist in the design, preparation, and execution of in vivo pharmacology studies in accordance with institutional and regulatory guidelines (IACUC)
Support compound administration (e.g., oral, IP, IV) and perform routine animal observations and health assessments
Collect biological samples (e.g., blood, plasma, and tissues) for downstream analyses
Assist with sample preparation, data entry, and organization of study documentation
Participate in ex vivo sample preparation and analysis
Participate in data analysis and interpretation, including graphing using software such as GraphPad Prism or Excel
Prepare and deliver a final presentation summarizing study results, methods learned, and key takeaways from the internship experience
Qualification
Required
Completing second year of university or higher. Major in Animal Science, Pharmacology, Biology, or related discipline
Demonstrated experience in handling rodents or similar small animal species
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining accurate records
Demonstrated success in relevant scientific coursework and basic laboratory experience (e.g., pipetting, sample handling)
Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook)
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team-oriented research environment
Preferred
Previous experience with rodent handling and basic in vivo techniques
Familiarity with pharmacology concepts, dose-response relationships, or PK/PD principles
Experience with data analysis tools (GraphPad Prism, R, or Python)
Knowledge of IACUC regulations or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Company
Arcus Biosciences
Arcus Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes novel therapies for the treatment of cancer.
Founded in 2015
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.52BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalGilead SciencesGoogle Ventures
2025-10-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2025-02-18Post Ipo Equity· $150M
2024-08-27Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Terry Rosen
CEO
Juan Jaen
President, Co-Founder, Board of Directors
Recent News
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