Gilead Sciences Inc

Scientist, Cell Biology

Gilead Sciences Inc • $133K — $172K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS with 6+ years or MS with 4+ years or PhD/PharmD with relevant experience.
  • Preferred degree in Immunology, Virology, or Cell Biology.
  • Experience with mouse handling and interventions is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking with independent troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in scientific data documentation and analysis software.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute in vivo and in vitro experiments against project timelines.
  • Lead hands-on mouse studies including dosing and imaging.
  • Conduct in vitro cell culture and assays connecting findings to in vivo data.
  • Perform immunophenotyping and biomarker readouts using flow cytometry.
  • Set up and run assays like ELISA, interpreting and presenting results.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize experimental methods using scientific judgment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and summarize findings effectively.
  • Contribute to team culture by mentoring and sharing best practices.

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives eligibility.
  • Paid time off policy derived from company culture and employee needs.
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Job Description

Job Responsibilities
  • Design, plan, and execute experiments (in vivo and in vitro) with limited guidance against project timelines, goals, and study endpoints; coordinate day-to-day study logistics as needed.
  • Lead and execute hands-on in vivo mouse studies including routine animal handling, dosing/injections (e.g., intravenous tail vein and intraperitoneal, as applicable), IVIS imaging support, blood collection, tissue harvest/dissection, and sample processing in accordance with approved protocols and SOPs.
  • Design, perform, and optimize complementary in vitro experiments (e.g., routine mammalian cell culture, primary human cell handling, and cell-based assays) to evaluate experimental constructs and connect in vitro findings to in vivo outcomes; engineer, culture, and characterize CAR T cells in vitro as needed.
  • Conduct immunophenotyping and biomarker readouts, including flow cytometry, analyze results and translate findings into actionable next steps.
  • Set up and run ELISA and other plate-based assays, analyze and interpret data with attention to quality and reproducibility, and present results in team meetings.
  • Independently troubleshoot and optimize in vivo procedures and in vitro assays using critical thinking and scientific judgment to reduce variability and improve robustness.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align study plans, sample logistics, and data outputs with program objectives; summarize findings in clear technical updates and presentations.
  • Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity; troubleshoot and optimize methods and workflows to improve scientific outcomes relating to in vivo and ex vivo studies.
  • Contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture by sharing best practices and mentoring/training junior staff in mouse study execution, assay performance, data analysis, and laboratory organization.
  • Maintain mammalian cell lines and primary human cells using sterile technique in a biosafety cabinet.
  • Organize and maintain experimental work in an electronic lab notebook.
  • Occasional weekend work might be required.
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Basic Requirements

BS with 6+ years of relevant experience

OR

MS with 4+ years of relevant experience

OR

PhD/PharmD with 0+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Degree in Immunology, Virology, or Cell Biology is preferred.
  • 4+ years experience in an academic or industry setting is preferred.
  • Prior experience mouse handling and interventions including intravenous (tail vein) and intraperitoneal injections are highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and scientific judgment, with a track record of independently troubleshooting and optimizing methods to deliver high-quality, reproducible data.
  • Ability to flex seamlessly between hands-on mouse studies and bench-based in vitro experiments, adapting daily priorities to meet program needs and study schedules.
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture and primary cells is ideal.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality data generation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under minimal direction on moderately complex assignments; independently determines and develops approaches, with most work reviewed minimally.
  • Proven experience planning and executing research experiments independently and applying scientific judgment to define next steps based on outcomes.
  • Experience contributing to written scientific outputs (e.g., reports, publications, patents, or external presentations).
  • Established record of scientific research excellence in academia and/or industry.
  • Experience leading components of cross-functional projects and mentoring junior colleagues.
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Prism, and other programs to create and distribute reports and key information
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work onsite in a laboratory environment


The salary range for this position is: $133,195.00 - $172,370.00. Kite 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*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

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

About Gilead Sciences Inc

Gilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet need. With each new discovery and experimental drug candidate, they seek to improve the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases. Gilead's primary areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver disease, and serious cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.

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Learn more about Gilead Sciences Inc
Size
14,400 employees
Market Cap
$107.2 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$123 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$24.6 billion
NASDAQ
GILD
* Ladders Estimates

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