Gilead Sciences · 2 months ago
Intern - Research - Cell Biology
United States - California - Foster City
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$19/hr - $55/hrGilead Sciences is dedicated to creating a healthier world by tackling diseases and developing therapies. The intern will contribute to impactful projects in cell biology, specifically working on CAR-T cell design and characterization, while gaining valuable real-world experience.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, execute and manufacture CAR-T cell to evaluate CAR-T cell expression and function
Perform CAR-T cell phenotyping via multi-color flow cytometry
Perform T-cell functional characterization assays including in vitro cytotoxicity, proliferation, and cytokine/chemokine measurements
Analyze, interpret and present data
Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship
Qualification
Required
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 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
Preferred
Preferred Degree qualification: PhD
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
Direct experience in cell engineering using viral methods
Strong background in immunology, molecular and cellular biology
Proficient in cell culture aseptic technique
Proficient in multi-parameter flow cytometry (panel design, sample acquisition, data processing) and data analysis (FACSDiva, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, Excel)
Demonstrated independence in experimental design, data analysis, interpretation, and presentation
Ability to think and adapt to a rapidly changing environment and demands
Able to reach rational conclusions through processing of complex information
Excellent time management skills
Capable of high-performance work in independent and team settings
Experience and/or interest in the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical or health-care industry
Benefits
Paid company holidays
Sick time
Housing stipends for eligible employees
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
Founded in 1987
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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