2026 Future Talent Program - Cytometric Profiling - Intern
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Job Description
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Duration: 10-12 weeks (Full-time, on-site; start in May or June 2026)
The Cytometric Profiling group within the Department of Profiling & Expression at our company Research Laboratories is dedicated to advancing preclinical immunology and oncology drug development through innovative biomarker discovery and target profiling. We use cutting-edge flow cytometry to analyze human disease tissue and develop impactful biomarker assays.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and creative student to fill one intern position at our South San Francisco, CA location for the summer of 2026.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of immunologists and cell biologists, working hands-on with human blood and disease tissue samples. Specific projects could include one or more of the following types of studies:
Immunophenotyping: Profiling human blood and diseased tissue using high-dimensional flow cytometry
Biomarker Discovery: Identifying and validating target engagement and pharmacodynamic biomarkers for drug candidates
Technology Innovation: Assessing novel technologies and helping develop new platforms
The intern can expect to gain experience in:
Processing human blood and tissue for single-cell analysis workflows
Designing and optimizing multi-parameter flow cytometry panels
Analyzing complex data sets and presenting your findings to diverse audiences
Understanding our Companies' Ways of Working and the drug development pipeline
Education
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Biological Sciences, Cell Biology, or a similar field
Must have completed at least two years toward a BS degree by June 2026
Graduate students (MS or PhD) are also encouraged to apply
Required Skills & Experience:
Must have demonstrated scientific curiosity and analytical thinking
Must have attention to detail and ability to keep accurate records
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Should have completion of upper-division biology coursework
Should have basic understanding of aseptic cell culture techniques
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education
Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
FTP2026
RL2026
Required Skills:
Biochemical Assays, Biomarkers, Cell-Based Assays, Cell Cultures, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Flow Cytometry, Immunoassays, Immunofluorescence Microscopy, Immunoprecipitation, Mammalian Cell Culture, Molecular Diagnostics, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Single Cell Analysis, Software ProficiencyPreferred Skills:
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