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The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our Company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its legacy for over a century. Our Company success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Our Company is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the world's premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, we're doubling down on this goal. Our Company Research Laboratories is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow and will take our Company leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule and biologics research and development expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases.

Our Company Discovery Immunology group in San Diego provides a unique experience to contribute to our Company drug discovery efforts at early stages of the process. To this end, we strive to create a fast-paced, nimble and flexible environment of mutual respect, creativity, invention, and teamwork. Co-op students will be part of a highly collaborative and innovative scientific culture with the ultimate goal of learning new biology and chemistry and establishing new technologies that drive therapeutic development. Students will be exposed to immunology both within the San Diego site and other our Company sites across the country. With access to our Company proven global research and development organization, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Co-op students will work within a diverse group studying the role of novel targets in the context of inflammatory and autoimmune indications. This is an exciting opportunity for BS, MS, and PhD level individuals with immunology, cell biology, and/or molecular biology experience to learn and execute key techniques including culturing primary human cells and cell lines, CRISPR editing, biochemical assay development, ELISA and other cytokine-based assays, RNA isolation and quantitative PCR, and flow cytometry/FACS and microscopy. Additionally, successful candidates will have invaluable opportunities to develop and expand their professional networks.

We are seeking Co-op candidates with strong academic performance, communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.

Location: San Diego, CA

Co-op position commitment: 4-6 months full-time - January through June 2026

Required Education and Experience:

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in school (through the Co-op term) as an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in biological sciences or a related field.
• Candidate must be available for a 6-month period starting at the beginning of 2026.
• Candidate must be available to work full-time on-site in San Diego, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate should have basic knowledge of cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, and/or related wet lab techniques.
• Candidate should have prior experience with mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry and/or immunoassays.
• Candidate should be highly motivated and driven and willing to take initiative to learn new science.
• Candidate should be a strong team player.
• Candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Candidate should be comfortable using a PC computer and proficient in Windows-based operating systems and basic applications, such as spreadsheets and databases.
• Candidate should have a 3.2 GPA or higher.

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.