Intern - Kite Development - Tech Ops (Quality)

Gilead Sciences•El Segundo, CA

2d•$19 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Gilead / Kite 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. Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA.

Requirements

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 (relocation may be required). All internships are hybrid; fully remote roles are not offered.

Nice To Haves

Preferred degree level: Undergraduate
Preferred field of study: Biostatistics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related discipline
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Office) tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and proactively seek solutions
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity, including the ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment with short timelines

Responsibilities

Analyze Maximo work order data to identify recurring rework trends, backlog themes, and opportunities to reduce avoidable Quality review cycles.
Observe and support QE review of maintenance, calibration, asset management, and Maximo-related records for completeness, clarity, and compliance defensibility.
Support CQV activities by assisting with documentation review, protocol package organization, discrepancy tracking, execution readiness checks, and follow-up of assigned action items under QE guidance.
Assist with CQV-related data gathering, equipment record reconciliation, and quality checks that support inspection readiness and lifecycle documentation accuracy.
Track QE Maximo assignments, action items, improvement commitments, and recurring support needs to improve operational visibility.
Create practical deliverables such as dashboards, trend summaries, process maps, job aids, trackers, or recommended countermeasures.
Collaborate with QE, Facilities, Validation, Calibration/Maintenance, and other stakeholders to understand pain points and support sustainable improvements.
Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship.