Intern - AI Data Scientist

Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.

At Cytokinetics we are dedicated to supporting the next generation of biotech professionals through our annual Cytokinetics Internship Program. We believe that investing in enthusiastic graduate students and recent graduates brings fresh perspectives and insights to our teams and we take pride in providing opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects. Through our Internship Program we aim to provide a challenging and rewarding experience to build a strong foundation for a career in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Position Overview:

As an AI Data Scientist intern within the Discovery Technologies team, you will contribute to developing and implementing AI-powered solutions using AWS Bedrock and other cutting-edge technologies. This paid internship requires on-site presence at our South San Francisco headquarters for approximately 12 weeks, beginning in late May/early June. As an AI Data Scientist intern within the Discovery Technologies team, you will contribute to developing and implementing AI-powered solutions using AWS Bedrock and other cutting-edge technologies. The role focuses on building intelligent agents to enhance our drug discovery processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy AI agents using AWS Bedrock and Lambda functions
• Create interactive front-end applications using Vue.js framework to interact with agents
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for AI service integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand scientific requirements
• Document and present technical solutions to stakeholders

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled graduate student in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• Programming skills in Python, and scientific computing libraries such as pandas, numpy, scikit-learn
• Experience with AWS services (Bedrock, Lambda, S3)
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Additional Experience Highly Desirable:

• Previous work with large language models (LLMs)
• Frontend development using Vue.js
• API development and integration experience
• Experience with SQL and database technologies (i.e. PostgreSQL or Oracle)
• Understanding of software development best practices

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with a passion for applying AI solutions in the pharmaceutical industry. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technologies while contributing to meaningful pharmaceutical research discovery solutions.

Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the service line and location where this position may be filled.

Salary Pay Range$22—$45 USD

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

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Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

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Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer