Sr Scientist
Gilead Sciences · Foster City, CA
ResearchFull-time$169k–$219kCompany career page
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Role summary
Senior Scientist position in HIV Clinical Virology at Gilead Sciences focused on characterizing antiviral medications and therapeutic interventions through laboratory assays, translational models, and clinical study support within a cross-functional R&D team.
What they're looking for
- PhD or PharmD with 0+ years experience, or MS with 6+ years, or BS with 8+ years
- PhD or equivalent degree in virology or related scientific discipline preferred
- 1-5 years post-doctoral experience in industrial or academic settings preferred
- Expertise in virology, molecular biology, sequencing, and cell culture techniques
- Experience with clinical samples and clinical trial knowledge preferred
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in fast-paced cross-functional environments
What you'll be doing
- Design and execute experiments to characterize in vitro resistance profiles of antiviral drugs
- Monitor and characterize drug resistance emergence in patient samples and support mechanism of action studies
- Manage experimental data, prepare summary reports, and organize vendor contracts for clinical samples
- Support clinical studies through virology assay development, implementation, data analysis, and regulatory document preparation
- Present research findings at conferences, author scientific publications, and communicate results in team meetings
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