Gilead Sciences · 3 days ago
Scientist, Inflammation
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $190K/yr
4+ years expGilead Sciences is dedicated to creating a healthier world by tackling significant diseases through innovative therapies. They are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join their Inflammation Biology group, focusing on novel target identification and drug development for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
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Responsibilities
Support innovative cellular assay development to identify novel approaches to modulate high value targets for immunology and inflammation, incorporating primary immune cells as appropriate
Independently design, conduct, and analyze in vitro and in vivo experiments to support target validation and therapeutic hypotheses
Proactively evaluate new technologies, develop new assays, and generate scientific hypotheses to enhance our understanding of disease pathogenesis
Work cross-functionally with colleagues in inflammation biology, protein therapeutics, structural and medicinal chemistry, and bioinformatic teams
Present findings and recommendations to project teams and senior staff, prepare research reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts, and contribute the preparation of IND and patent filings
Qualification
Required
6+ Years with BS OR
4+ Years with MS OR
0+ Years with PhD/PharmD
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills and strong organizational skills are required
Preferred
Ph.D. in immunology, molecular or cell biology, biochemistry, or related field; with 2+ years postdoctoral experience; OR Masters degree with 8-10 years industry experience
Strong background in cellular biology and/or immunology, and/or cell signaling. Experience with methods to modulate gene expression (eg CRISPR, lentiviral transduction), and/or knowledge of preclinical models of inflammation and immune function would be preferred
Familiarity with T cell biology, particularly regulatory T cells, would be ideal
Demonstrated record of research productivity as evidenced by first-author publications in top-tier journals
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
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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