Associate Scientist, Biology

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Scientist to support immuno-oncology research, focusing on discovering and developing immune engager therapies for cancer. The role involves independent execution and analysis of preclinical studies, and development of cell-based and immune profiling assays.

The candidate will explore mechanisms of action and contribute to therapeutic characterization and documentation through reports and manuscripts, working in a fast-paced, resource-rich

Qualifications

• BS with 4+ years or MS with 2+ years in cancer immunology or related fields, with industry research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute and analyze preclinical studies.
• Develop novel cell-based and immune profiling assays.
• Explore mechanisms of action.
• Contribute to therapeutic characterization and documentation such as research reports and manuscripts.

Skills

Cell-based assays

Gene editing

Molecular biology

Flow cytometry

Immune response assessment

Education

BS with 4+ years in cancer immunology

MS with 2+ years in cancer immunology

Job description

Role

Associate or Senior Associate Scientist supporting immuno-oncology research at Gilead, focusing on discovering and developing immune engager therapies for cancer.

Responsibilities

• independently execute and analyze preclinical studies
• develop novel cell-based and immune profiling assays
• explore mechanisms of action
• contribute to therapeutic characterization and documentation such as research reports and manuscripts.

Requirements

BS +4 years or MS +2 years in cancer immunology or related fields, with industry research experience preferred.

Skills

• cell-based assays (e.g., T cell-mediated killing, reporter assays)
• gene editing (RNAi, CRISPR/Cas9)
• molecular biology techniques
• flow cytometry
• immune response assessment in human and animal models

High-value details

focus on immuno-oncology, immune engager candidates, in vitro and mouse tumor models, and assay development.

Collaboration

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, with opportunities for career growth within a fast-paced, resource-rich environment.