Intern - Kite Research - Viral Vector Core

Gilead Sciences
Santa Monica, California, United StatesPosted Sep 14, 2026

About the role

We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Job Description

Intern - Kite Research - Viral Vector Core 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. Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: The candidate will help to devise and plan a research project in the Kite vector core pertaining to utilizing and optimizing viral vectors desigend for cell therapy. Carry out the research project under the supervision and guidance of the vector core lead. Perform data analyses of their results to guide further experiments Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship

Required Qualifications

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 progr

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