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Intern, Research Operations

Millbrae, CA

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.

Position 

This 10-week summer internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the Research Operations function in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment. The Research Operations Intern will support Chemistry Lab Operations, Biology Lab Operations, and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) initiatives that enable efficient, compliant, and scalable research workflows.

In this role, you will gain exposure to laboratory operations infrastructure, compliance programs, and process optimization initiatives that support scientific research teams. This internship is designed to provide experience supporting laboratory systems implementation, inventory management, and operational workflow improvements that enhance research productivity and safety. 

About You 

You are excited about supporting scientific research through operational excellence and enjoy improving processes, organizing systems, and solving workflow challenges. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working across both technical and laboratory environments. You enjoy learning new software tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to initiatives that improve laboratory efficiency and compliance. 

What You’ll Do 

  • Support implementation and configuration of Confluence to support task tracking, reminder systems, and operational workflow management for Lab Operations and EH&S teams.
  • Assist with development and organization of documentation and workflow tools that improve laboratory operations and compliance tracking.
  • Support chemical inventory management, including verification, registration, and tracking of chemical materials across laboratory spaces.
  • Assist with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documentation tracking and compliance initiatives.
  • Support organization and optimization of laboratory consumables storage and supply workflows.
  • Assist with laboratory equipment and operational record maintenance, including documentation tracking and version control.
  • Collaborate with Chemistry and Biology operations teams to support laboratory process improvement initiatives.
  • Support EH&S initiatives focused on laboratory safety compliance and operational best practices.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to laboratory operations and compliance activities.
  • Present internship project outcomes and key learnings. 

Qualifications 

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • Entering junior or senior year of undergraduate study at the start of the internship.
  • Must be enrolled in school during the internship program.
  • General understanding of laboratory operations, scientific research workflows, or laboratory safety practices.
  • Coursework or academic exposure to general biology or chemistry concepts.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple operational tasks.
  • Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) during core business hours for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer internship program.
  • Entry-level software or coding experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with data organization tools, documentation platforms, or workflow software is preferred. 

 The expected hourly pay for this role is $36/hour.

Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

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