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Gilead Sciences

Medicinal Chemistry Research Intern

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Gilead Sciences

Foster City, US · Full-time · $38,000 – $110,000

About this role

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer. As a Medicinal Chemistry intern, you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that further advance our company’s mission.

You will perform experiments that support research activities in the Gilead Medicinal Chemistry department under general supervision. Operate scientific equipment, select appropriate methods and techniques to perform experiments, analyze data and document findings in an electronic notebook. Plan and organize details of experiments with precision.

Participate in group meetings to collaborate with the team. Present data, results and conclusions effectively. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations.

Join special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs. Showcase your work with a final presentation near the conclusion of your internship. Help create possible, together at Gilead.

Requirements

  • At least 18 years old
  • Minimum GPA of 2.8
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future or CPT/OPT through university
  • Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program at an accredited US-based university or college
  • Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad
  • Enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester after internship completion
  • Able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August
  • Able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration

Responsibilities

  • Perform experiments that support research activities in the Medicinal Chemistry department under general supervision
  • Operate scientific equipment, select appropriate methods and techniques to perform experiments
  • Analyze data and document findings in an electronic notebook
  • Plan and organize details of experiments
  • Participate in group meetings
  • Present data, results and conclusions
  • Showcase work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of the internship

Benefits

  • Participate in professional development and leadership presentations
  • Social and network building activities
  • Local community volunteer programs
  • Showcase work with a final presentation