Drug Metabolism Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) - ADME Intern
Description
Summary
Arcus is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics team for a summer internship.
This internship is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience in pharmaceutical Research & Development. Under the guidance of dedicated mentors from the Department of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, you will gain exposure to a variety of ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion) computational models. You will work on integrating these models into interactive Streamlit or Shiny applications and collaborate with our Research Informatics team to deploy these tools on internal servers to support drug discovery and development workflow.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience with ADME computational modeling in a pharmaceutical R&D setting
- Integrate ADME computational models into interactive web applications using Streamlit or Shiny library
- Collaborate with Research Informatics team to deploy the applications on the server
- Other projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD program in Computational Chemistry, Data Science, or related field
- Proficiency in Python and/or R is required
- Experience developing interactive applications using Streamlit or Shiny is a plus
- Familiarity with basic ADME concepts and computational models is highly desirable
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• 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.
• 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.
Intern Hourly Rate (based on degree level): | Hourly Rate: |
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
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