RTI International seeks a prospect for the Pharmacology Internship within the Discovery Sciences (DS) unit.

RTI International's Center for Drug Discovery (CDD) integrates medicinal chemistry into larger projects focused on drug discovery and development.

The Pharmacology intern will perform pharmacological assays under supervision to test novel compounds at target receptors.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about pharmacology and biology
• Experience drug development

• Conducting research
• Performing data analyses
• Producing reports related to experiments

RTI's Internship Program emphasizes experiential and mentored learning experiences, providing students and recent degree recipients an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a meaningful and practical way. We are committed to developing the future workforce by encouraging interns to explore various career paths in a nonprofit research institute setting that values diversity and inclusion. Through this program, interns will be exposed to RTI's open and educational culture; support RTI's mission to improve the human condition; and build upon their career goals.

Additional Information

This hybrid academic credit internship will be supported by a university funded stipend and will take place from June 2024 through August 2024. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week. Hours are flexible during business hours, Monday through Friday.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Currently enrolled in a 4-year college
• Interest in a career in health sciences
• Ability to perform statistical analysis of data using various software
• Basic laboratory experience in biology, chemistry and physics
• Ability to analyze published scientific data
• Eligible to receive academic credit

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

As a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here.

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach and one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit www.rti.org.