Graduate Intern - Research - Protein Therapeutics

Gilead Sciences, Inc.•Foster City, CA

61d•$19 - $55

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

Preferred Degree qualification: Graduate, Master or PhD Student in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Structure Biology, or related fields.
Experience with molecular dynamics software for protein analysis
Hands-on experience with biologics structural modeling and protein descriptors calculation
Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and their application in biologics.
Understanding of biologics physico-chemical properties and analytical techniques.
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

Apply molecular dynamics and other computational tools to study protein structure, stability, and interactions relevant to biologics.
Perform biologics structure modeling and descriptors calculation
Analyze physico-chemical data (e.g., aggregation, hydrophobicity, charge variants, stability profiles) to correlate experimental findings with computational predictions.
Assist in building workflows that integrate computational modeling and experimental analytics for biologics assessment.
Document methodologies and results in clear, reproducible formats for internal knowledge sharing.
Interact and collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret findings and propose actionable recommendations.
Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship