Sr Associate Scientist, Biology
Gilead Sciences · Foster City, CA
ResearchFull-time$127k–$164kCompany career page
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Role summary
Senior Associate Scientist position in Research Oncology focused on discovering and developing novel cancer therapies. The role requires hands-on expertise in immunology, cell culture, flow cytometry, and assay development to support drug candidate evaluation and mechanistic studies.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in immunology, biology, biochemistry, or related field plus 5+ years industry experience
- Master's degree in life sciences with 3+ years drug discovery or translational research experience
- Proficiency in mammalian cell culture, primary immune cell isolation, and flow cytometry techniques
- Experience developing and executing cell-based assays for target validation and compound characterization
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
- Strong experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific communication skills
- Background in in vitro T cell characterization and immunoassays preferred
What you'll be doing
- Develop cell-based assays using primary and engineered mammalian cells to evaluate drug candidates
- Design and execute experiments to screen and characterize preclinical and clinical-stage compounds
- Perform cell culture, gene engineering, and generate stable cell lines for discovery studies
- Isolate and characterize primary immune cells using flow cytometry and cellular analysis methods
- Conduct functional assays including reporter, proliferation, and cytotoxicity assessments
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