Senior Research Associate I – Biologics Discovery

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Gilead is a research-based biopharmaceutical 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.

Specific Responsibilities

The Antibody Discovery group is a specialized team within the Protein Therapeutics function that is responsible for the discovery of biologics for drug candidates and critical reagents. We seek a highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join this team in a newly created position. The successful candidate will contribute to antibody discovery as part of a cross-functional team specializing in the discovery and screening of novel biologic modalities in support of all therapeutic areas at Gilead.

Job Responsibilities

In this fully on-site, laboratory-based role, the successful candidate will support efforts to generate novel antibody-based therapeutics and reagents through in vivo-based traditional- and single B-cell technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in discovery workflows and rodent in vivo work, with general knowledge of molecular biology and cloning techniques. Job requirements:

• Maintain familiarity with relevant scientific literature.
• Drive antibody discovery by conducting hybridoma workflows, single B-cell workflows (image- and flow-based selection), and initial in vitro characterization.
• Collaborate with Discovery Sciences & Technology colleagues to support functional characterization of antibodies.
• Present scientific results in multiple settings and attend project team meetings.
• Deliver scientific results for publications, patents and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare antigens and work cross-functionally to conduct rodent immunizations, bleeds, and necropsies. Design studies and maintain study database utilizing various current software applications and aid in transition to/maintenance of new platforms as our onsite vivarium infrastructure is built. Note that this position will be based in Foster City but require transportation to South San Francisco for in vivo work through Q1 2024.

Qualifications

B.S. in biological sciences with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience and a proven track record in antibody discovery or MS in biological Sciences.

An ideal candidate will have experience in most of the following areas:

• Hands-on experience performing basic in vivo rodent studies.
• Experience in biochemical assays and quantitative analysis of protein-protein binding interactions highly desired. Hands-on experience in antibody discovery and development methods a plus.
• Experience in molecular cloning is a plus.
• Highly organized and capable to track multiple, complex workflows.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with an ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and evolving environment.
• Experience in flow cytometry required. Experience with single-cell FACS sorting or other single-cell technologies is a plus.
• Mammalian cell culture skills required. Transient protein expression experience is a plus.

The salary range for this position is: $96,985.00 - $125,510.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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