Gilead Sciences · 2 weeks ago
Sr Associate Scientist- Inflammation Biology
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $164K/yr
5+ years expGilead Sciences is a leading company in the biotechnology sector focused on creating a healthier world by developing therapies for significant health challenges. They are seeking a Sr Associate Scientist to join their Inflammation group, where the successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing research to discover novel immunotherapeutic agents for inflammatory diseases.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for designing and executing scientific research for the discovery of drug targets, the development of drug candidates, and the identification and validation of drug combinations
Independently designs, conducts, analyzes in vitro and in vivo experiments to support the initiation and/or advancement of drug candidates
Contribute to the preparation of research reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, INDs, and patent filings
Applies advanced level of understanding project goals and methods
Selects appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments
Collaborates with supervisory personnel to develop research methods
Presents results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work
Acts as a resource for other employees within the department
Uses strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to communicate objectives and results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and Five Years' Experience
OR
Masters' Degree and Three Years' Experience
Responsible for designing and executing scientific research for the discovery of drug targets, the development of drug candidates, and the identification and validation of drug combinations
Independently designs, conducts, analyzes in vitro and in vivo experiments to support the initiation and/or advancement of drug candidates
Contribute to the preparation of research reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, INDs, and patent filings
Applies advanced level of understanding project goals and methods
Selects appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments
Collaborates with supervisory personnel to develop research methods
Presents results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work
Acts as a resource for other employees within the department
Uses strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to communicate objectives and results
Preferred
9+ years of experience with BS degree in a related scientific discipline
8+ years of experience with MS degree in a related scientific discipline
Preference will be given to candidates with a background in immunology and previous working experience in inflammatory diseases
Proficient in immune cell culture; multi-color flow cytometric analysis; transfection / transduction / CRISPR of primary cells and cell lines; quantification of protein (Luminex, MSD, ELISA) and RNA in immune cells and tissues
Prior experience with tissue processing and analysis in preclinical mouse models of autoimmunity is preferred
Computer literacy, especially proficiency with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
The ability to work independently on day-to-day responsibilities and research goals
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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