Scientist, Inflammation

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

About The Position

At Gilead, 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 – 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 asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description The Inflammation Biology group at Gilead Sciences (Foster City, CA) is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our research group. The successful candidate will contribute to the discovery, research, and development of novel therapeutics to address clinical unmet need in type 2 inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. As a member of cross-functional teams, the candidate will use state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to support drug development, and help identify and evaluate novel targets in inflammation. The candidate will have opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment. Title will be commensurate with industrial experience and previous track record of research article/patent publication.

Requirements

0+ Years with PhD; PhD plus postdoctoral training preferred.
4+ Years relevant industry experience with MS; 10+ Years relevant industry experience preferred.
6+ Years relevant industry experience with BS; 12+ Years relevant industry experience preferred.
Proficient in cellular immunology, including immune cell culture, multi-color flow cytometric analysis, and quantification of protein and/or RNA in immune cells and tissues.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills and strong organizational skills are required.
Proficient in GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

Independently design, conduct, and analyze in vitro experiments to support target validation and therapeutic hypotheses.
Support in vivo models and ex vivo analyses.
Manage work on multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally with colleagues in other research departments.
Present findings and recommendations to project teams and senior staff, contribute to research reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts, and support the preparation of IND and patent filings.
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, biochemistry, structural and medicinal chemistry, and bioinformatic teams.

Benefits

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/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

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