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Location

Foster, CA | United States

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Job description

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Job Description

The Inflammation Biology group at Gilead Sciences is seeking an accomplished and highly motivated Research Scientist to join our collaborative and interdisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will use in vitro, in vivo, and translational research tools to drive the understanding of disease pathogenesis and development of novel therapies to address unmet medical needs of inflammatory diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune encephalomyelitis, and colitis and lupus. Hands on experience and substantiated knowledge with cellular immunologic techniques is required. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, generating and communicating data internally to support inflammatory target discovery for autoimmunity. Title will be commensurate with industrial experience and previous track record of research article/patent publication.

The candidate must be self-driven, interactive, scientifically rigorous, and eager to test scientific hypotheses from the bench. As a member of cross-functional teams, the candidate will use state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to pursue diverse research interests and advance medicines into the clinic. S/he will have opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment.

Primary responsibilities:

• Designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting complex experiments to support discovery research activities and project goals
• Assay development to support data driven go/no-go decision on discovery research

Qualifications & prior experience:

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  Ph.D in immunology, molecular, cell biology, or related field; with 2+ years postdoctoral experience or MS with 10+years/BS with extensive experience.
• Proficient in immune cell culture; multi-color flow cytometric analysis; and quantification of protein and/or RNA in immune cells and tissues.
• Fluency in the use of molecular techniques to evaluate signaling networks and cellular phenotypes (e.g., ELISA, western, plasmid design, transfection, transduction)
• Immunology knowledge and previous working experience in applied immunology is highly desired
• Computer literacy, especially proficiency with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• The ability to work independently on day-to-day responsibilities and research goals

The salary range for this position is: $143,225.00 - $185,350.00. 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*.

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

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