Associate Scientist - Biology Immuno-oncology

Job Title: Associate Scientist Biology Immunooncology
Location: Foster City CA
18 months

Summary
Gilead Sciences (Foster City CA) is seeking a talented and highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our Immunooncology group. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary research team utilizes stateoftheart technologies and innovative methodologies to advance medicines into the clinic. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the discovery research and development of novel immunotherapeutic agents to address unmet medical needs of cancer patients. S/he/they will have opportunities for career growth through acquisition of new skills and professional relationships in a fastpaced and resourcerich environment.

Key Responsibilities
Independently plan execute analyze and interpret in vitro and in vivo immunological assays that support the initiation and/or advancement of drug candidate projects
Proactively evaluate new technologies and develop new assays to accelerate earlystage discovery activities and/or enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and work crossfunctionally with colleagues in the oncology protein engineering chemistry translational medicine biomarker and clinical groups
Presents research findings and recommendations to senior staff
Knowledge Experience and Skills
Masters degree with 3 years of experience or Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience in immunology immunooncology cell biology molecular biology or biochemistry in industry or academia.
Direct experience in research drug discovery and target identification/validation in oncology or immunooncology is highly desirable.
Experience in conducting and optimizing cellbased assays as well as performing studies to assess immune responses in human and animal models (including whole blood PBMCs and various primary cell subsets).
Handson experience in general molecular and cell biology methods including mammalian cell culture multicolor flow cytometry western blot ELISA/Luminex/MSD and CRISPR technology.
Attention to detail with excellent organizational and record keeping skills is a requirement.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.