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.

Graduate Intern – Analytical Development and Operations- Research Scientist

As a Gilead intern on PDM 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 technology applied in Pharmaceutical Industry
Follow written procedures to conduct basic analysis using analytical techniques such as pH measurement, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), water content by Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, etc.
Gain knowledge of problem-solving and electronic systems (e.g., chromatographic software) widely used in Pharmaceutical Industry
Work closely with senior staff and perform the assigned tasks related to advancing pipeline projects to next phase
Participate in group meetings and present data or prepare information for others to present
Use computer-assisted software to perform required job functions or write 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 or CPT/OPT through your University.
Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Masters/MBA program at an accredited US based university or college
Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in a Graduate Program
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

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
Clearly documents procedures and data in laboratory records following Good Documentation Practices 
Major in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology or a related scientific discipline 

Gilead Core Values:

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