Pharmacology Intern

Summary

Join Caribou Biosciences' Summer Internship Program as a Preclinical Pharmacology Intern and gain hands-on experience in in vivo model development. You will contribute to impactful projects, working closely with a supportive team. The internship offers opportunities for professional development, including networking events and a final project showcase. Responsibilities include assisting with cytokine level determination, supporting pharmacology data analysis, attending team meetings, preparing presentations, and collaborating on problem-solving. The program provides valuable experience in rodent handling, tumor xenograft models, and regulatory guidelines. Successful candidates will be pursuing a degree in a related field and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The internship is paid, offering a competitive hourly rate.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in biology, bioengineering, or a related area
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• For lab-based internships, must be at least 18 years old for safety reasons
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (foreign students must have OPT approval from their school)
• Must be able to work onsite in Berkeley, CA, for 5 days per week, based on manager preference
• Must sign a university release form (provided by Caribou) acknowledging intellectual property terms and internship conditions
• If submitting a poster to an external university program (e.g., QB3), must complete Caribou’s publication clearance form. The intern’s manager is responsible for ensuring timely submission

Responsibilities

• Assisting with determining cytokine levels and immune cell populations in humanized mice
• Supporting Pharmacology with data analysis, study design, literature searches, implementing tumor models, and research tasks
• Attending team meetings and sharing ideas
• Preparing and reviewing presentations, data packages, and study reports
• Collaborating with your mentor to troubleshoot challenges and find solutions
• Participating in intern events like networking sessions, team-building activities, and the final project showcase

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience with mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, handling laboratory rodents is a plus but not required
• Interest in oncology, cell therapy, and in vivo modeling
• Interest or experience in developing animal models, cell-based therapeutics, in vivo gene editing
• Familiarity with GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, and Excel software

Benefits

• Range for this Paid full time internship is $26/hour with a 2-3 month duration
• Professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities
• A chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in biotech
• Hands-on experience with rodent handling, human tumor xenograft models, tissue collection, animal model development
• Exposure to regulatory guidelines and quality standards in biotech
• A mentor who will guide your learning and professional growth
• Opportunities to connect with leaders and teams across the company
• A chance to make a real impact and contribute to Caribou’s mission
• Experience presenting your project in our intern showcase