Research Biology Internship At — ORIC Pharmaceuticals

Opportunity Summary 

ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc, is a clinical stage oncology company dedicated to improving patients’ lives and focused on developing treatments that address mechanisms of therapeutic resistance. We are excited to offer an 8–10-week paid summer internship in our South San Francisco Biology Department to a highly motivated student. You will take part in an exciting early-stage drug discovery program as a member of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with scientists in biology, computational biology, biochemistry, and chemistry. You will characterize small molecule inhibitors, discovered in-house, to help understand compound attributes, including potency and mechanism of action. This position provides the opportunity to obtain hands-on biotechnology experience under close mentorship and build a foundation for your future career.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

• Develop and perform assays to characterize molecules as part of an exciting, early-stage, drug discovery program • Keep excellent records of experimental procedures and acquired data in an electronic lab notebook • Learn relevant biology that supports target identification and small molecule mechanism of action • Contribute to project team meeting discussions and present discoveries to the team

Opportunity Training 

ongoing on the job training

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

safety training will be conducted

Compensation Details 
TypeFrequencyAmountExplanationShow to students?
Hourly PayweeklyNo
Opportunity Application Instructions 

Conditions • 30-40 hours per week • Laptop provided by company • On-site lab work in our South San Francisco Office • Must be vaccinated and follow company Covid-19 safety protocol • No employment sponsorship • No benefits • No Relocation/Housing

Program 
Internships
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
40hours per placement
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
Yes
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing