Intern - PDM - Process Chemistry

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

15h•Hybrid

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. This team is hiring two interns for summer 2027.

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).

Nice To Haves

Preferred degree level: Undergraduate
Preferred field of study: Chemistry
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
Research experience, including general familiarity with setting up reactions, common analytical techniques (TLC, NMR, HPLC), crystallization, and distillation is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Gain 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.
Carry out research on projects relating to the synthesis of pharmaceutically relevant and/or drug-like molecules while employing techniques of modern organic synthesis.
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.