Intern- Packaging Engineer

Intern- Packaging Engineer
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. Gileads 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 companys five core values. Thats 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

Specific Responsibilities:

A summer packaging engineer internship is available in the Commercial Packaging Engineering Department at the Foster City, CA, campus of Gilead Sciences. The candidate should be enrolled in an Undergraduate Program with a Major in Packaging Engineering.

Essential Functions:

Under general supervision, you will provide support to Packaging Engineers for commercial packaging operations. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in packaging design and development, change control, pharmaceutical regulations (domestically and internationally), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), compliance, and packaging machinery.

Responsibilities:

• Development and design new packaging systems
• Development of material and packaging specifications and bills of materials
• Creation and execution of testing protocols per ASTM methods
• Work with vendors to develop specifications and deliver prototypes
• Work with internal customers (Quality Assurance, Labeling and Graphics, Manufacturing, etc.) and external groups such as (contract manufacturers, packaging component vendors, testing laboratories, etc.).

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

• Junior, Senior, or Graduate class level status
• Completion of PKG 146 - Packaging for Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with people
• Pro-active approach for supporting and managing projects
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and other Microsoft applications
• Working knowledge of CAPE is preferred

**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/

About Gilead:

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercialises 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.


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