Associate Scientist, Biology

Gilead Sciences' Oncology department seeks an Associate or Senior Associate Scientist to support the discovery and development of novel immuno-oncology therapies. The role involves conducting pre-clinical experiments, developing cell-based assays, and characterizing immune engager candidates through functional studies and flow cytometry analysis.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute and analyze pre-clinical studies supporting immune engager candidate characterization across multiple projects
• Develop novel, complex cell-based assays to model tumor biology and immune responses
• Conduct mechanism of action studies using functional and flow cytometry-based approaches
• Contribute figures and data to research reports, manuscripts, and regulatory filings
• Present findings and scientific data to team and departmental meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant research experience
• Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant research experience
• Experience developing and running cell-based assays, including T cell killing assays
• Proficiency with flow cytometry, western blot, ELISA, and molecular biology techniques
• Hands-on experience with gene manipulation methods (RNAi, CRISPR/Cas9, transfection)
• Strong technical skills in immune cell characterization and cancer immunology preferred

Compensation: $109,650.00 - $141,900.00 base