On-Site Summer Intern - Cell & Gene Therapy Research

Kyowa Kirin, Inc.- U.S.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. invites rising college students for a paid summer internship in hematology and rare diseases, focusing on cell and gene therapy research.

You will gain hands-on lab experience supporting pipeline programs and work with scientists to generate insights for future therapies. Ideal candidates are pursuing Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, on-site in La Jolla, CA, May–Aug 2027, and ability to work independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Strong interest in biomedical research, cell and gene therapy, rare diseases, or drug development.
• Previous research, laboratory, internship, or project experience is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with data analysis, statistics, programming (e.g., Python, R), AI-enabled analytical approaches, or bioinformatics tools.
• Ability to accurately document, analyze, and communicate scientific findings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Support research activities, including drug concept validation, target identification, and drug candidate validation, under the guidance of experienced scientists.
• Perform laboratory experiments involving mammalian cell culture, human and mouse tissues, and other preclinical research techniques.
• Assist with assay development and help identify opportunities to improve research processes and efficiency.
• Analyze experimental data using scientific software, statistical tools, and other technology applications.
• Collaborate with team members to interpret results, discuss findings, and support planning for future studies.
• Present project outcomes, key learnings, and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.

Education

Biology / Related field

Job description

Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. invites rising college students for a paid summer internship in hematology and rare diseases, focusing on cell and gene therapy research.

You will gain hands-on lab experience supporting pipeline programs and work with scientists to generate insights for future therapies. Ideal candidates are pursuing Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, on-site in La Jolla, CA, May–Aug 2027, and ability to work independently and in teams.