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Undergraduate Intern – Biology, Oncology

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Gilead Sciences

Sep 28, 2023

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Science
  • San Francisco

Requirements

  • Required Qualifications:
  • 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 Qualifications:
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Supporting oncology drug discovery research by characterizing small molecule compounds in cell-based assays
  • Designing and executing experiments to support mechanism of action studies
  • Learning to operate laboratory instruments and applying general molecular and cell biology techniques (e.g., plate-based fluorescence microscopy, western blot, RT-qPCR, etc.) to address scientific questions
  • Analyzing data using the appropriate software, prepare related reports, and interpret results
  • Participating in group meetings and discussions
  • Showcasing your work with a final poster board presentation near the conclusion of your internship
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Gilead Sciences

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1987
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The way we see it, the impossible is not impossible. It’s simply what hasn’t been achieved yet. For more than 30 years, we’ve pursued it, chased it down, tackled it for answers and surrounded it for a way in. We have worked tirelessly to bring forward medicines for life-threatening diseases. Creating Possible drives everything we do. It’s evident in our mission and core values. This is how we built a culture of excellence that is fueled by a passion for improving lives of people around the world. For us, nothing is impossible – because of the people we work with, the communities we stand with and the partners we push forward with. Our ~12,000 employees band together through science, grit, compassion and courage to prove the impossible wrong. At Gilead, the tangible results of your contributions are evident. Where every individual matters. Where all employees can enhance their skills through ongoing development. And where we start every day with one question: “What’s next?”