Sr Associate Scientist, Inflammation
- Employer
- GILEAD Sciences
- Location
- San Mateo County, CA
- Closing date
- Oct 3, 2022
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Job Description
Gilead Sciences (Foster City, CA) is seeking a talented and highly motivated Sr Associate Scientist to join our inflammation group. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary research team utilizes state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to advance medicines into the clinic. The successful candidate is expected to be lab-based and to contribute to the discovery, research, and development of novel immunotherapeutic agents to address unmet medical needs of inflammatory diseases including inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis. He/she will support projects across discovery research and into early development on multidisciplinary project teams. The successful candidate will participate as an engaged member of a collaborative department with diverse research interests. He/she will also independently design and execute experiments to advance our understanding of disease biology. He/she will have opportunities for career growth through acquisition of new skills, experiences, and professional relationships in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment.
Essential Functions:
-Conduct lab-based benchwork to support the initiation and/or advancement of drug candidates and new technologies.
-Independently design, conduct, and analyze in vitro cell-based experiments; tissue processing and analysis of preclinical models
-Support development of new technologies and assays to enhance understanding of disease mechanisms.
-Contribute to the preparation of research reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, INDs, and patent filings.
-Work cross-functionally with colleagues in the inflammation biology, protein engineering, chemistry, biomarker, and bioinformatics groups.
-Demonstrate critical and creative thinking and strong organizational skills. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are required.
Qualifications and requirements:
-BA and 8+ years or MS and 5+ years of relevant post-graduate research experience or drug development experience in immunology/autoimmune diseases
-Strong background and hands-on experience in human immunology, inflammatory diseases, or immune modulation strategies preferred.
-Demonstrates proficiency and drive to perform wet lab immunology techniques, including development and implementation of in-vitro cell based functional assays, transfection / transduction of primary cells and cell lines, multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA, Luminex/MSD assays, and other immunoassays.
-Prior work experience in immunomodulatory biologics, myeloid cell immunology, and preclinical mouse models of autoimmunity (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and IBD) are preferred.
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Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead has made the decision to require all U.S., Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong employees and contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. "Full vaccination" is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.
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Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
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For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
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Summary
Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.
Job Description
Gilead Sciences (Foster City, CA) is seeking a talented and highly motivated Sr Associate Scientist to join our inflammation group. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary research team utilizes state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to advance medicines into the clinic. The successful candidate is expected to be lab-based and to contribute to the discovery, research, and development of novel immunotherapeutic agents to address unmet medical needs of inflammatory diseases including inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis. He/she will support projects across discovery research and into early development on multidisciplinary project teams. The successful candidate will participate as an engaged member of a collaborative department with diverse research interests. He/she will also independently design and execute experiments to advance our understanding of disease biology. He/she will have opportunities for career growth through acquisition of new skills, experiences, and professional relationships in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment.
Essential Functions:
-Conduct lab-based benchwork to support the initiation and/or advancement of drug candidates and new technologies.
-Independently design, conduct, and analyze in vitro cell-based experiments; tissue processing and analysis of preclinical models
-Support development of new technologies and assays to enhance understanding of disease mechanisms.
-Contribute to the preparation of research reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, INDs, and patent filings.
-Work cross-functionally with colleagues in the inflammation biology, protein engineering, chemistry, biomarker, and bioinformatics groups.
-Demonstrate critical and creative thinking and strong organizational skills. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are required.
Qualifications and requirements:
-BA and 8+ years or MS and 5+ years of relevant post-graduate research experience or drug development experience in immunology/autoimmune diseases
-Strong background and hands-on experience in human immunology, inflammatory diseases, or immune modulation strategies preferred.
-Demonstrates proficiency and drive to perform wet lab immunology techniques, including development and implementation of in-vitro cell based functional assays, transfection / transduction of primary cells and cell lines, multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA, Luminex/MSD assays, and other immunoassays.
-Prior work experience in immunomodulatory biologics, myeloid cell immunology, and preclinical mouse models of autoimmunity (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and IBD) are preferred.
For jobs in the United States:
As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. 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. 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 in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.
Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead has made the decision to require all U.S., Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong employees and contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. "Full vaccination" is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'EEO is the Law' poster.
NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.
Summary
- Location: United States - California - Foster City
- Type: Full time
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