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We are Johnson & Johnson. Our mission drives us. Our patients inspire us. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Summer Intern position in the self-amplifying RNA team located in La Jolla, CA.

As a Summer Intern in the Therapeutics Discovery saRNA team, you will contribute to studies advancing this novel platform modality across a variety of therapeutic areas. Experimental approaches include in vitro and potentially in vivo assessments. The successful candidate will be familiar with a variety of basic laboratory techniques and have experience working in a laboratory environment, including experience in cell culture.

This assignment offers an undergraduate or recent graduate the opportunity to work as part of a cross-functional team in a pharmaceutical laboratory setting. This direct exposure will allow the student to participate in the planning, execution, analysis and reporting of experiments under the guidance of experienced scientists. Interested candidates should have a strong desire to learn the drug discovery process and contribute to improving the health of people worldwide.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. graduates and current undergraduate students working towards a degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences and other life science-related fields of study may apply.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with a documented track record of productivity is highly preferred.
• Candidates must be self-motivated, reliable, and have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Extensive PC based skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, GraphPad Prism and PowerPoint is required.
• Qualified candidates must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team and have strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US.

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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