Sr Scientist, Structural Chemistry
Gilead SciencesUnited States - California - Foster City · full time · Senior
$169,320 – $219,120
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What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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