Graduate Research Intern - Machine Learning for Protein Structure Pred…
Axsome Therapeutics IncSalary not specified
- Part Time
- Internship
$22,000 – $45,000Compensation
InternshipExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess prior experience in basic lab skills such as pipetting and preparing physiological buffers, excellent communication skills, basic computer skills including data management and presentation, and coursework in biology and physiology. Prior animal handling experience is desirable, with a willingness to learn to handle rodents required.
Responsibilities
The intern will work closely with a Pharmacology Researcher to conduct and manage in vivo and in vitro experiments related to the efficacy of novel small molecule compounds for potential therapies of muscular degenerative diseases, contributing to meaningful projects within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Skills
pipetting
physiological buffers
data management
data presentation
animal handling
rodent handling
Cytokinetics
Develops drugs for muscle function disorders
About Cytokinetics
Cytokinetics focuses on developing medicines that improve muscle function for patients with cardiovascular and neuromuscular diseases. Their products are small molecule drugs designed to either enhance or inhibit muscle function, tailored to specific therapeutic needs. The company has a pipeline of drugs, including omecamtiv mecarbil and reldesemtiv, which are in various stages of clinical trials. Unlike many competitors, Cytokinetics emphasizes rigorous scientific research and has conducted over 50 clinical trials to ensure the effectiveness of its treatments. The goal is to bring new therapies to market that address the unmet needs of patients suffering from conditions like heart failure, ALS, and HCM.
Key Metrics
South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$58.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees