Intern- Nonclinical Safety & Pathiobiology

Intern- Nonclinical Safety & Pathiobiology
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company's five core values. That's because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

A summer research internship is available in the Nonclinical Safety and Pathobiology Department at the Foster City, CA, campus of Gilead Sciences. The candidate should be enrolled in a Graduate Program with Toxicology or Chemical Informatics with an emphasis in database management and/or computational modelling.

Essential Functions:
Under direct guidance and supervision, the intern will;

Develop a database from publicly available nonclinical toxicology studies

Develop computational models to predict the toxicity of chemicals

Potentially publish the data results

Will have the opportunity to interact with other functional groups in team-driven environment of Gilead's drug discovery programs

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

Must be at least 18 years old

Graduate Student enrolled in a Masters or PhD program; including enrollment in the Fall Semester after completing the internship

The successful candidate will have knowledge of toxicology, computational modelling, database development, and statistics

Basic knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) are required

Excellent writing skills

Ability to complete 10-12 consecutive weeks between May and September

**Please note, no relocation is available for this position**

If this is not the right move for you now but you remain interested in a career at Gilead Sciences, please connect with us via our talent community: https://gilead.avature.net/careers/
For jobs in the United States:
As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'EEO is the Law' poster.

NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.
Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-00bf358bdaac15488677d123c20a4d69