Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

Intern - Research Associate

As a Gilead intern you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company’s mission but will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world.  You will also have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs.

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Apply analytical chemistry knowledge and learn analytical laboratory skills in Pharmaceutical Industry
Learn current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations in a Quality Control (QC) chemistry laboratory
Follow written procedures to conduct basic GMP analysis using analytical techniques such as appearance, pH measurement, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), water content by Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, dissolution, etc.
Gain knowledge of GMP laboratory processes and electronic systems widely used in Pharmaceutical Industry
Support projects and tasks for improving laboratory efficiency and compliance
Working closely with senior team members and contribute to day-to-day lab operations and organizations
Participates in group meetings.  May present data or prepare information for others to present
Use Microsoft Office software to perform required job functions or write simple protocols and reports
Showcase your work with a final poster board presentation near the conclusion of your internship

Required Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
Authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship now or in the future
Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s/Masters/MBA/PhD program at an accredited US based university or college

Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad or a Graduate or Doctoral Student
Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university/college after the completion of the internship
Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August
Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship
Must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and first booster shot  

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with MS Office Suite
Ability to identify issues and seek solutions
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace
Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to pay attend to details
Be able to conduct routine analysis following written procedures and generate reliable and consistent data in GMP regulated analytical laboratories
Clearly documents procedures and data in laboratory records following Good Documentation Practices
Major in Chemistry, Biology or a related scientific discipline

Gilead Core Values:

Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
Teamwork (Working Together)
Excellence (Being Your Best)
Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)