Associate Scientist, Biology

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated In Vivo Associate Scientist to join our Oncology in vivo pharmacology team. The selected candidate will provide in vivo study support for evaluating novel oncology therapeutics in pre‑clinical models and will be responsible for daily in vivo study execution, data analysis and organization, as well as project team responsibilities. A minor amount of scheduling flexibility, including off‑shift and weekend, may be required.

• Proficient in murine handling techniques including various dosing routes (IV, IP, PO, RO, subcutaneous), in‑life and terminal blood collection, and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis.
• Daily dosing.
• Daily tumor measurements.
• Tissue collections.
• Assisting various aspects of study and facility maintenance.
• Attending meetings to determine appropriate study design, organization of data, and presentation of results.

• 4+ Years with BS
• OR
• 2+ Years with MS

• MS or BS with a minimum of 3-4 years of post‑graduate hands‑on experience or demonstrate equivalent work experience with murine/rodent models of cancer, inflammation and/or immunology
• Strong biology background with understanding of basic pharmacology
• Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Proficiency with MS suite including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Demonstrated ability to analyze and graph data using Graph Pad Prism or equivalent.
• Experience with more advanced in vivo techniques: surgery, anesthesia
• Experience with Study Log data collection software is desired
• Experience with tissue culture is desired
• Experience with in vivo imaging is desired
• Experience with flow cytometry or ex‑vivo sample processing is desired

The salary range for this position is: $ - $. 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*.

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

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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.