About this role
At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer, working relentlessly to develop therapies. As an Associate Scientist in Medicinal Chemistry, you play a critical role in discovering life-changing scientific innovations.
Independently plan and execute assigned experiments that support routine research activities and project goals. Select appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments. Suggest new compounds for synthesis based on recent SAR.
Collaborate with supervisory personnel to develop routine research methods. Participate in group meetings, present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions. Work with minimal supervision on projects of moderate to complex scope.
Demonstrate advanced understanding of project goals and methods. Develop skills in data analysis and evaluate quality of data. Join Gilead’s team of passionate people to achieve bold ambitions and make a direct impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience
- Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience
- Degree in Chemistry preferred
- Advanced level of understanding of project goals and methods
- Ability to select appropriate methods and techniques for experiments
- Skills in data analysis and ability to evaluate quality of data
- Experience recommending alternatives and researching new methods and techniques
Responsibilities
- Independently plan and execute assigned experiments that support routine research activities and project goals
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of project goals and methods
- Select appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments
- Collaborate with supervisory personnel to develop routine research methods
- Recommend alternatives, research new methods and techniques, and proactively seek senior personnel to discuss potential solutions
- Participate in group meetings and present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions
- Work with minimal supervision on projects of moderate to complex scope
- Suggest new compounds for synthesis based on recent SAR
Benefits
- Salary range: $109,650.00 - $141,900.00
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
- Paid time off
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
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