PDM - Small Molecule Drug Product Intern

Description

Summary

Arcus Biosciences, a clinical stage immunotherapy company, is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Small Molecule Drug Product Development and Manufacturing team for a summer intern program. Interns will work closely with his/her mentor and team in the formulation development lab (FDL) in a highly embedded and collaborative mode with colleagues across the organization. The selected candidates will work towards becoming acquainted with pre-formulation/formulation development, use of laboratory equipment/techniques and how to apply this knowledge in a drug product development.

Responsibilities

• Work on understanding formulation approaches for an efficient fit-for-purpose formulation development during discovery and preclinical stages.
• Work would involve selection of suitable formulation approach based on the physicochemical and biopharmaceutical properties of the drugs into an early-stage formulation. The formulations strategies include using buffers, cosolvents, surfactants, micronization or solid dispersion, complexation, etc. The formulations would be characterized using various physical and chemical techniques including hot stage microscope, HPLC, XRD, DSC, and TGA, dissolution along with stability.
  
  

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD program based in the US in pharmaceutical, Industrial/Chemical or related sciences.
• Eager to learn detail-oriented methods, flexible with shifting demands and priorities.
• Knowledge of Physical and Chemical Characterization techniques like DSC, XRD, HPLC, TGA, dissolution is preferred.
• Ability to work safely is a top priority in addition to following directions and adjusting to a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the team.
• This intern position is 40 hours per week located on our Hayward, CA Campus
• All applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited academic program for Fall
  
  

2026.

• As an Arcus intern, you will be employed as a temporary hourly employee.
• Interns will be paid hourly, less payroll deductions and all required tax withholdings.
  
  

Hourly Rate

Intern Hourly Rate (based on degree level):

Bachelor’s Degree in process

$25

Bachelor’s complete/Master’s in progress

$30

PhD all in process – remote internship

(Bioinformatics only)

$35

PhD all in process or complete – onsite internship

$45

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds.
• Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders, sort and file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop, chop and mix or operate hand and foot controls.
• Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the job.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, possibly weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Position may require repetitive motion. WORKING CONDITIONS:
• May require working near blood borne pathogens.
• May require work in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research.
• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
• Employee must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, and possibly a respirator.
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs. *Consistent with its obligations under the law, the company will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
  
  

Arcus Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arcus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets