The Octant apprenticeship
Training the Next Generation of Octonauts
The best education is hands-on, and we're committed to training and mentoring the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Program Details
The Octant Apprenticeship recruits, mentors, and trains early-career talent from diverse backgrounds into high-value contributors across Octant, both technically and professionally.
What You'll Learn
Your Opportunities with octant
Octant is committed to providing high quality experiences for early career scientists and engineers looking to further develop their technical skill sets while contributing to our broader mission to engineer breakthrough medicines.

cutting edge science
Octant is a technology first company, and you'll be at the forefront of discovery.
Company building
You'll be a part of the recruiting process, play a role in establishing critical infrastructure, and maybe even plan a happy hour or two.
Expand your network
In addition to your fellow apprentices and Octonauts, you'll meet members of other startups, academic programs, and investors.
Octant Career
Many apprentices join Octant as longer term members following the apprenticeship year (others have an impressive track record being admitted to top graduate programs).
Future Apprentices:
Are excited to build technical skill sets, whether they be at the bench or the terminal.
Enjoy learning about and developing novel products that impact human disease.
Are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, startup environment.
Who We're looking for
Recent graduates seeking a one-year full-time research experience in science and engineering.
Apprenticeship Culture
Apprentices are part of an Octant Apprenticeship class and hold regular events including:
Fireside chats with diverse industry professionals (founders, VCs, scientists, scientific writing, board members, professors, and more)
Founder breakfasts
Apprentice dinners, team events, hikes, parties, happy hours, and more
Check out our Octant Apprenticeship blog posts here and here for more on the program experience.
Compensation
Medical, dental, & vision coverage with competitive compensation.

Testimonials
Octant Apprenticeship alumni have gone on to receive admission to MD, PhD and MD/PhD graduate programs at the following institutions





Contact Us
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