Gilead Sciences · 2 hours ago
Associate Scientist, Virology
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $142K/yr
4+ years expGilead Sciences is dedicated to creating a healthier world for all people by tackling diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer. As an Associate Scientist in Virology, you will optimize and carry out various cell-based virology assays and support research activities aimed at developing antiviral therapeutics.
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Responsibilities
Optimize and carry out various cell-based virology assays for discovery and preclinical evaluation of antiviral therapeutics, including biologics and small molecules
Plan and execute assigned experiments that support research activities and project goals
Interpret results, proactively troubleshooting technical issues and recommending potential solutions based on personal observations and/or literature searches
Select appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments
Participate in cross-functional group meetings and present results
Work closely with senior personnel as well as independently
Independently plans and executes assigned experiments that support routine research activities and project goals
Demonstrates and applies advanced level of understanding project goals and methods
Selects appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments
Collaborates with supervisory personnel to develop routine research methods
May recommend alternatives, researches new methods and techniques and proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems
Participates in group meetings. Presents results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work
Works with minimal supervision on projects of moderate to complex scope
Uses good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to provide insight into the processes used to achieve results of assigned tasks
Develops skills in data analysis and ability to evaluate quality of data
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience with BS degree in a related scientific discipline required OR
2+ years of experience with MS degree in a related scientific discipline required
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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Funding
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$4.41BKey Investors
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2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
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