Intern - PDM - Process Chemistry

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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.   Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.   We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description   Intern - PDM - Process Chemistry As a Gilead intern you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company’s mission but will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world.  You will also have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs. Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: • 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 Required Qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the internship.  • Must be enrolled full‑time in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, JD or PhD program at a nationally accredited U.S. college or university, with continued full‑time enrollment required in the Fall semester following the internship.  • Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) or as a graduate/doctoral student.  • Must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 at the time of application and hire (official transcripts will be requested).  • Must be independently authorized to work in the United States now and in the future (current or future work authorization must not require school or employer sponsorship).  • Must be able to commit to a full‑time internship lasting 10–12 consecutive weeks between May and August.  • Must be willing and able to work at the designated site for the duration of the internship (reloca

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