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Associate Scientist, Biology

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Belmont, California, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 17, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research, Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Informatics / GIS
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Associate Scientist, Biology
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.

Making an impact on a global scale
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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At Gilead, we strive to transform the promise of science and technology into therapies that have the power to cure, prevent or treat disease. As a research-based biopharmaceutical company, we are revolutionizing healthcare by bringing medicines to patients in the areas of HIV, AIDS, liver diseases, hematology and oncology, and inflammation and respiratory diseases.

We are growing a diverse team of professionals and an atmosphere of inclusion across departments. We need your unique talents, expertise and background to help millions of people around the world live healthier. Join a close community where every voice is heard - where you can see and measure the results of your contributions.

Our values - integrity, inclusion, teamwork, accountability and excellence - are evident in everything we do.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Associate Scientist to support HBV/HDV and other viruses cure programs. The candidate will work in a highly productive team environment to design and execute molecular biology and cell culture experiments to support regulatory submissions and other clinical virology efforts. He/she will collaborate closely with Bioinformatics and other scientists on projects to explore viral sequencing datasets, viral evolution and diversity, and correlation with responses to antivirals in clinical trials. The candidate will perform laboratory work to support investigation of hypotheses derived from viral sequencing data analyses.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and execute experiments to investigate development drug-resistance and other virologic markers associated with treatment outcomes in clinical studies. Work with internal teams as well as academic, government, and industry collaborators and vendors to support hypothesis-based research
  • Communicate cross-functionally clear presentations on data and interpretations to clinical virology and discovery teams
  • Author clinical virology data in support of key regulatory documents and publications.
  • Maintain knowledge of scientific advances in relevant fields and competitive activity from literature, scientific meetings and external contacts
  • Effective team player who thrives in a high pace environment where excellence, accountability and innovation are critical for success


Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
  • Solid understanding and excellent technical skills in cell culture and molecular biology techniques. Experience with real-time PCR and molecular cloning is a preferred
  • Record of scientific presentations/publications is preferred
  • Must be detail oriented, well organized, and have strong communication skills
  • Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment


Required Qualifications:
  • BS or MS in microbiology or molecular biology
  • 5 or more years of working experience
  • Biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred but required

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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the ‘EEO is the Law' poster.

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Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

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