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2024 Summer Intern - Neurology Research

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Starts on Jun 10
    Summer Internship
  • Science
  • Carlsbad

Requirements

  • MUST be currently enrolled in a U.S. Undergraduate and/or Graduate Degree Program and not graduating prior to the completion of the Ionis internship
  • MUST be able to begin internship between 6/11/2024 and 6/17/2024
  • MUST be able and willing to remain in program through at least 8/16/2024
  • MUST be able and willing to commit to a minimum 40-hour work week
  • Add information if your project will be either remote or onsite
  • MUST be able and willing to commit to a minimum 40-hour work week and work onsite in Carlsbad, CA

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for a summer intern to assist in our neurology research efforts. The intern project will focus on modulating the activity of antisense oligonucleotides in the central nervous system following intracerebroventricular (ICV) injection. In addition to learning about ASO technology and the drug discovery process, the student will acquire a variety of technical skills including mouse handling, intracerebroventricular (ICV) injections, CNS tissue collection, RNA extraction, RT-qPCR, and western blotting.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For more than 30 years, Ionis has been a leader in RNA-targeted therapy, pioneering new markets and changing standards of care. Ionis currently has four marketed medicines and a promising late-stage pipeline highlighted by cardiovascular and neurological franchises. We are guided by world-class scientists and business leaders whose great passion for innovation is equaled only by their focus and commitment to discover, develop and deliver medicines to the patients who depend on us.