# Sr Scientist, Structural Chemistry

Hiring organization: [Gilead Sciences](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/gilead-sciences)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/10a5b61a-8bf6-434c-a47c-960080f1c98d

Listed on Gilead Sciences's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: United States - California - Foster City
- Salary: 169320 – 219120 USD per year

## Summary

This role applies structural biology techniques like cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography to solve protein structures that inform drug discovery and development at a major pharmaceutical company. It suits experienced structural biologists with postdoctoral training and at least three years in the field who want to contribute directly to therapeutic innovations.

_Our summary, not Gilead Sciences's wording._

## Skills named

Image Processing

## Required

- PhD in Structural Biology or related field
- Postdoctoral training in atomic resolution structure determination of macromolecular complexes
- Minimum 3 years of relevant structural biology experience

## Nice to have

- Extensive single-particle cryo-EM experience including grid preparation, optimization, data acquisition, processing, and 3D reconstruction
- Hands-on recombinant protein construct design, expression, purification, and characterization
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in matrixed teams
- Strong organizational and project management skills

Apply on Gilead Sciences's site: https://gilead.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/gileadcareers/job/United-States---California---Foster-City/Sr-Scientist--Structural-Chemistry_R0053247-2