Bioinformatics Internship – Kite Pharma
Join Kite Pharma, a Gilead company thatโs redefining cancer treatment through cutting-edge CAR T-cell therapies and transformative research in cell biology. This full-time, onsite/hybrid internship in Santa Monica, California, offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking cancer research while gaining real-world experience in one of the most innovative biotech organizations in the world. Apply for the Bioinformatics Internship at Kite Pharma. Enhance your Computational Biology Career in translational cancer research.
Job Description:
- Job Title: Intern – Research – Cell Biology
- Remote Type: Onsite – Hybrid Eligible
- Locations: United States – California – Santa Monica
- Time Type: Full time
- Time Left to Apply: End Date: December 19, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
- Job Requisition ID: R0048476
Job Description:
As a Gilead intern, you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our companyโs 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.
Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA.
Key Responsibilities of the Intern Role:
For this Bioinformatics Internship, you have the following responsibilities:
- Benchling App Canvas Framework: Creating a series of easy-to-use functions to build UIs within Benchling
- Lab Integration App Canvas: Developing an App to query Pathology data and return workflows that reflect physical workflows in the research pathology laboratory
- Concentriq App Canvas: Developing an App that facilitates pathologist review of digital whole slide images in the Concentriq image management system and registers the pathology review data in the Benchling database
- Pathology Foundation Model App Canvas: Developing an App for easy image and model selection for model training and deployment and returning results to the Benchling database
- Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship
Required Qualifications for the Intern Role:
- 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 in a Bachelorโs/Masters/MBA/PhD program at an accredited US based university or college
- Must be a Junior or Senior in undergrad
- 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 for the Intern Role:
- Preferred Degree qualification: BS (Computational Biology, Bioengineering, Computer Science)
- Coding experience (Python preferred)
- UI/UX interest
- Familiarity with coding tools (git, AWS Lambda)
- Background in Pathology or other life science is not required but beneficial
- 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 short timelines in a fast-paced environment
Bioinformatics Internship Benefits & Experience:
- Gain hands-on experience in translational cancer research.
- Work alongside leading scientists in a collaborative lab setting.
- Access to professional development sessions, leadership presentations, and community volunteer opportunities.
- Network with global leaders at Gilead and Kite Pharma.
How to Apply?
Apply online through the Kite Pharma Careers Portal before December 19, 2025. Ensure your resume reflects your academic experience, coding skills, and interest in cell biology and computational applications.
