Research Scientist Oncology

1 week ago


Foster City, California, United States Gilead Sciences, Inc. Full time

About the Role

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is seeking a talented and highly motivated Research Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist to join our oncology research group. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary research team utilizes state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to advance medicines into the clinic.

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently plan, execute, analyze, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments that support research activities and project goals.
  • Proactively evaluate new technologies and develop new assays to accelerate early-stage discovery activities and/or enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms.
  • Support multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally with colleagues in the oncology, chemistry, protein engineering, pathobiology, DMPK, biomarker, and clinical groups.
  • Present research findings and recommendations to senior staff and contribute to the preparation of research reports, manuscripts, INDs, and patent filings.
  • Provide coaching and training to junior and/or less experienced colleagues in solving technical and scientific problems.

Requirements

  • Master's degree and 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in cancer biology, cell biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Extensive experience in cancer biology, target identification/validation in oncology or immuno-oncology.
  • Experience working with small molecules.
  • Extensive experience in general molecular and cell biology methods, including human and mouse cell culture, basic flow cytometry.
  • Experience with evaluation of gene expression and cell signaling (e.g., RT-qPCR, Nanostring, western blot, ELISA, MSD, immunofluorescence, reporter-based assays) and proliferation/survival using small-molecules and biologics.
  • Experience with methods to perturb gene function (e.g., RNAi, CRISPR, overexpression) and to deliver constructs (e.g., transfection, lentiviral transduction).
  • Experience with quantitative cellular assays.
  • Attention to detail with excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to integrate into a high-paced multidisciplinary matrix environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience

  • A strong record of achievements, contributions to drug discovery programs, and publications.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $124,015.00 - $160,490.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean 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, vision, and life insurance plans.*

For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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.



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