Intern - Technical Dev - Cell Line Development (CLD)

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Job Description
 

Intern - Technical Dev - Cell Line Development (CLD)

Foster City, CA

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:

• Contribute to the development and testing of new targeted integration technologies and workflows.

• Execute cell culture practices such as aseptic techniques, cell thaw, expansion, cryopreservation, scale-up and automation.

• Perform screening activities in CHO cells and validate payload integration using molecular based analytical assays to detect genomic insertion or knock-in events.

• Work cross-functionally to enable targeted integration platform development through machine learning approaches to model RNA-guided transposases and/or bridge RNAs in-situ.

• Play an active role in data analysis, interpretation, and sharing research findings at internal team meetings.

• Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship

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 at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall semester after the completion of the internship.

• Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad or enrolled in an advanced degree program.

• 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:

• Preferred Degree qualification: (Undergrade/Graduate)

• 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