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Gilead Sciences · 1 day ago

Intern - PDM - Process Development

San Francisco Bay Area

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19/hr - $55/hr

Gilead Sciences is committed to creating a healthier world by developing therapies for various diseases. As an intern in the Process Chemistry department, you will gain hands-on experience in small molecule process development and contribute to meaningful projects while working alongside experienced chemists.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Interns will gain experience in small molecule process development with state-of-the-art techniques and equipment while working as integrated members of the Process Chemistry department

This experience will include exposure to the typical problems encountered in pharmaceutical process research and development, aspects of green chemistry, and process safety and engineering as applied to scale-up

Under general supervision, and working alongside a talented team of chemists, interns in Process Chemistry at Gilead will carry out research on projects relating to the synthesis of pharmaceutically relevant and/or drug-like molecules while employing techniques of modern organic synthesis

Typical job functions will include: design and execute synthetic chemistry experiments with general supervision, analyze results, and document work using an electronic laboratory notebook

Carry out all laboratory work in a safe manner

Document, summarize, and present ongoing research activities to project teams

Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship

Qualification

Organic synthesisAnalytical techniquesChemistry degreeMS Office SuiteVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaborationTime management

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 program at an accredited US based university or college

Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad

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

Current undergrad student preferred

Degree concentration preferred: Chemistry

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

Good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are required

Research experience, including general familiarity with setting up reactions, common analytical techniques (TLC, NMR, HPLC), crystallization, and distillation is preferred