Intern - Research - Discovery Sciences & Technology at Gilead Sciences

Foster City, California, United States

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InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

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Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to discover and evolve novel technologies for studying GPCR pharmacology
Design and execute a suite of robust in vitro cell-based assays to investigate GPCR pharmacology in relevant cell lines and primary cells, including but not limited to non-radioactive GPCR direct interaction method, cADDis and Beta arrestin recruitment assays
Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

in vitro assaysbiochemical assayscellular assayspharmacologyassay designassay execution

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the key responsibilities of the intern?

Key responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to discover novel technologies for GPCR pharmacology, designing and executing in vitro cell-based assays like non-radioactive GPCR direct interaction, cADDis, and Beta arrestin recruitment assays, and showcasing work in a final presentation.

What are the required qualifications for this internship?

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a minimum GPA of 2.8, be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship or via CPT/OPT, currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s/Masters/MBA/PhD program at an accredited US university, rising Sophomore/Junior/Senior undergrad or Graduate/Doctoral student, and enrolled full-time in the Fall semester.

Is this a full-time or part-time internship?

The internship is full-time.

What opportunities are available beyond the main project?

Interns have opportunities to participate in professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities, and local community volunteer programs.

What is the compensation for this internship?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Gilead Sciences

Develops and commercializes biopharmaceuticals

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines for various medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular issues. The company conducts extensive research and development to create new therapies, which are then marketed to healthcare providers, hospitals, and pharmacies after receiving regulatory approval. Gilead differentiates itself from competitors through its strong commitment to R&D and strategic partnerships, such as with SAP Ariba, to enhance its operations and product offerings. The company's goal is to improve health equity and access to care globally, working with communities to ensure that its medicines reach those in need.

Foster City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1987Year Founded

$15,873.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid family time off and paid parental time off

Generous 401(k) contribution matching

Comprehensive medical plans that cover both physical and mental healthcare

Global Wellbeing Reimbursement

Time Off

Global Volunteer Day

Giving Together Program

Employee Support Programs

Flexible Work Options

Risks

Increased competition in HIV treatment from ViiV Healthcare's expanding drug portfolio.

Regulatory scrutiny over drug pricing could impact Gilead's U.S. market operations.

Patent expirations, like Truvada's, lead to increased generic competition and revenue loss.

Differentiation

Gilead's lenacapavir is recognized as the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year for HIV care.

Partnerships with LEO Pharma and Tubulis enhance Gilead's focus on inflammatory and cancer therapies.

Gilead's commitment to health equity initiatives like COMPASS and HepConnect sets it apart.

Upsides

Gilead's strategic partnerships expand its reach in inflammatory and oncology drug markets.

Investment in digital health technologies enhances Gilead's R&D and patient engagement.

Focus on sustainability improves Gilead's operational efficiency and corporate reputation.

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