Scientist, Biology

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

10h

About The Position

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years experience OR Master's Degree and 4 years experience OR PhD /PharmD
• Expertise in immunology or immuno-oncology, with a deep understanding of pathways involved in the host immune response 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 cytometry (10+ colors).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, 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.
• Present research findings to project teams and senior leadership; contribute to publications, patents, and regulatory filings.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and scientific literature to drive innovation.
• Evaluate and propose new therapeutic concepts and project ideas.
• Independently plans and executes assigned experiments that support non-routine research activities and project goals.
• Applies advanced level of understanding project goals and methods.
• Selects appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments.
• May design new experiments to advance scientific knowledge of drug substances or techniques to identify such substances.
• Recommends alternatives, researches new methods and techniques and may proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems.
• May lead functional group meetings.
• Presents results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.
• Works independently and determines methods and techniques on new or difficult assignments.
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires comprehensive evaluation of many factors.
• Acts as a resource for other employees within the department.
• Maintains high level of expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and applies appropriately to research projects.
• Uses strong communication skills (both verbal and technical) and interpersonal skills to communicate objectives and results.
• Must think critically and creatively and be able to work independently, determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems and have strong organizational and planning skills.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees