Gilead Sciences · 1 day ago
Intern - Research - Drug Metabolism
San Francisco Bay Area
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19/hr - $55/hrGilead Sciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving lives through innovative therapies. The intern will contribute to enzyme assay design, perform kinetic studies, analyze data, and collaborate with scientists, gaining hands-on experience in drug metabolism research.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and optimize enzyme assays using biochemical and analytical techniques
Perform kinetic studies to determine enzyme parameters (e.g., Km, Vmax)
Analyze and interpret experimental data using appropriate software tools
Collaborate with scientists across DMPK and related departments
Present findings in departmental meetings and prepare a final report
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 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
Preferred
Preferred Degree qualification: Undergrad/Graduate/MBA/PhD/PharmD
Strong understanding of enzymology and enzyme kinetics
Hands-on experience with biochemical assays and analytical instrumentation (e.g., LC-MS/MS) is preferred
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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
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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