Senior Scientist, Molecular Biology

Role: Lead scientist in Molecular Biology within Gilead's Protein Therapeutics department, focusing on designing and optimizing high-throughput recombinant protein expression workflows for therapeutic programs in Virology, Inflammation, and Oncology. Responsibilities: oversee complex plasmid and expression construct development using various DNA assembly technologies; enhance automation and integrate robotic systems to improve capacity and reduce cycle times; manage external CRO collaborations for sequence verification and data accuracy; develop standardized digital workflows aligned with research informatics; maintain and improve a scalable DNA repository; contribute to scientific publications and patent filings; mentor team members and present findings to stakeholders. Requirements: Ph.D. in molecular/cell biology or related fields with 3+ years postdoctoral or industry experience, or equivalent industry experience (e.g., BS + 15+ years, MS + 12+ years); extensive expertise in molecular cloning, DNA assembly methods (Gibson, Golden Gate, In-Fusion), and high-throughput workflows; experience with automation platforms, DNA repository management, and external CRO oversight; proficiency in bioinformatics tools and scripting languages preferred. High-Value: biologics discovery, gene-to-protein platform, recombinant expression, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and automation integration. WorkSetup: not specified, but likely in a laboratory setting with cross-functional interaction.