Intern – DIVO

Cytokinetics is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which muscle performance is compromised and/or deteriorating. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to increase muscle function and contractility. Working collaboratively, Cytokinetics’ dedicated employees are focused on advancing novel mechanism therapeutics to dramatically improve the lives of patients. With purpose and passion, we have committed to make an important impact on serious medical illnesses.

 

We are seeking a highly motivated Intern to join our Department of In-vivo and Vivarium Operations (DIVO) at Cytokinetics.

Responsibilities

·    Institutional Animal Care and Use Program (IACU)

Under the direction and guidance of the IACUC Administrator:

·      Develop and demonstrate understanding of Institutional Laboratory Animal Care and use programs as required by The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals including but not limited to:

o   IACUC Policy and Procedures

o   IACUC Meeting administration & document management

o   Protocol review/approval and post approval compliance

·      Assist the IACUC Administrator with facilitation and execution of Post Approval Compliance Review procedures; document and present findings

 

Under the direction and supervision of the Sr In-Vivo Specialist:

 

·      Develop and demonstrate understanding of vivarium maintenance and operation as required by The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals including but not limited to:

o   Regulations regarding physical plant and environmental management for animal facilities

o   Operation of Vivarium and cage sanitation equipment

o   Conduct Quality Assurance assessments of facility sanitation procedures; document and present findings

 

·      Develop and demonstrate understanding of the program of laboratory animal care as required by The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals including but not limited to:

o   Animal care and husbandry policy/procedure/regulations

o   Animal Health Report procedures

 

Qualifications

 

·      Currently enrolled in Community College or Vocational Program for Veterinary Assistant or RVT, Biology, Animal Husbandry, Zoology or Biotech program or recent graduate of similar AA/AS/Vocational program

·      Prior experience in animal care a plus (kennel or veterinary assisting, zoo, 4H/FFA, animal training /hobbyist)

·      Willing and able to work with live animals in a laboratory setting

·      Individual must be able to understand and follow detailed instructions and to perform tasks independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

·      Individual must be able to communicate effectively, and work well in a team environment

·      Computer skills – MS Word/Power-point/Excel

 

 

 Our passion is anchored in rigorous and diligent scientific and clinical approaches to the discovery and development of novel mechanism therapeutics. With gratitude for the commitments and convictions of our employees who are inspired by the courage of patients we aim to serve, we believe Cytokinetics will continue to be a pioneering, values-driven, sustainable, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company.