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Research Scientist, Inflammation

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Foster City, CA
Start date
Dec 1, 2022

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Research Scientist, Inflammation
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Inclusion is one of the company’s five core values. That’s because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

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Job Description


The inflammation biology group at Gilead is looking for accomplished and highly motivated scientist to join the group and pursue cutting-edge discovery and translational research in immunology and autoimmune diseases. The candidate will perform bench-top research to understand the disease pathogenesis and use both in vitro and in vivo system to validate therapeutic hypothesis. In addition, the candidate will collaborate with other functional areas to develop therapeutic modalities including both large and small molecules. The research will focus on T cell and cytokine biology as well as other immunological areas related to autoimmunity. The candidate will report to a group leader and independently design and perform experiments, analyze and interpret experimental data, and present results to cross-functional groups. Prior experience in carious T cell functional assays, cytokine biology and protein/antibody engineering is preferred.

Gilead Sciences is a world leader in antiviral research having developed small molecule compounds that have revolutionized the treatment of HIV, HCV, and HBV. Over the last 5 years, Gilead has significantly broadened its scope to encompass unmet medical needs in inflammatory and chronic fibrotic diseases.

Qualifications and requirements:

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree plus 15 years industry experience, a Master degree plus 10 years industry experience, or a PhD or equivalent degree plus 3 years of relevant post-graduate independent research or drug development experience in immunology, protein chemistry or autoimmune diseases. A strong technical background in T cell biology, cellular immunology, or in vivo autoimmune disease models is desired. The candidate must demonstrate strong experimental capabilities with critical analytical skill to solve technical issues. Strong communication skills and collaboration spirit are required.

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Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe and Australia.
 

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