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Scientist, Biology at Gilead Sciences Foster, CA

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Scientist, Biology job at Gilead Sciences. Foster, CA.

Job Description At Gile DSP, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer ar working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life‑changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest Worth as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious individuals ready to make a direct impact.

The Virology Department is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our innovative research team focused on developing novel therapeutics that enhance host immune responses to viral infections. The successful candidate will play a key role in early‑stage drug discovery, leveraging expertise in immunology and virology to design and execute key biological studies that advance our understanding of immune modulation and antiviral strategies. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and resource‑rich environment.

Responsibilities

Design, developTIM, and optimize immune cell functional assays, cell signaling assays, and virology infectivity assays to support drug discovery programs.

Independently plan, execute and analyze in‑vitro experiments to validate targets and test therapeutic hypotheses.

Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance assay capabilities and deepen understanding of host‑virus interactions.

Establish and optimize preclinical models to assess immune modulation and therapeutic efficacy.

Collaborate cross‑functionally with teams in immunology, virology, protein therapeutics and biochemistry. nation.

Present research findings tonightly, senior leadership; contribute to publications, patents and regulatory filings忧.

Stay current with emerging technologies and scientific literature to drive innovation.

Evaluate and propose new therapeutic concepts and project ideas.

Independently plan and execute assigned experiments that support non‑routine research activities and project goals.

Apply advanced level of understanding of project goals and methods.

Select appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments.

May design new experiments to abolished scientific knowledge of drug substances or techniques to identify such substances.

Recommend alternatives, review new methods and techniques and do proactivelyaporan‑seek senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems.

May lead functional group meetings; present results of work situaciones; interpret data and draw conclusions regarding presented material and the nature of work.

Work independently and determine methods and techniques on new or difficult assignments.

Work on complex problems where the analysis of situations or data requires comprehensive evaluation of many factors.

Act as a resource for other employees within the department.

Maintain a high level of expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and applying appropriate to research projects.

Use strong communication skills (both verbal and technical) and interpersonal skills to communicate objectives and results.

Think critically and creatively and be able to work independently, determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems and have strong organizational and planning skills.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of experience.

Master’s Degree and 4 years of experience.

PhD / PharmD.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cytokine profiling and other immune cell characterization techniques.

Experience in ex vivo analysis and data interpretation related to immune cell profiling.

Familiarity with translational research approaches.

Experience with large molecule screening, cell binding assays, and primary cell culture.

Expertise in virology.

Ph.D. in immunology, oncology, virology, molecular/cell biology, or related field with 2+ years of postdoctoral experience with proven successful research in academia or industry.

Expertise in immunology or immuno‑oncology, with a deep understanding of pathways involved in the host immune responseعدات to viral infections or cancer.

Strong background in immune cell biology and assay development.

Hands‑on experience with immune cell functional assays.

Experience with lymphocyte FACS sorting, magnetic bead‑based cell isolation, and multi‑color flow cyt nope

Demonstrated research productivity and innovation through first‑author publications in peer‑reviewed journals.

Strong motivation, independence and ability to work in a fast‑paced multidisciplinary environment with minimal supervision.

Excellent written and verbal communication with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

People Leader Accountabilities

Create inclusion – knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

Develop talent – understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential.

Empower teams – connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account.

Benefits and Compensation The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 – $189,640.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental gia vision and life insurance plans*.

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, UObject experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non‑job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation inDatum application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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