Research Scientist, Pathology - Cell Therapy

Company: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Research Scientist, Pathology - Cell TherapyJob DescriptionWe're here for one reason and one reason only - to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We've made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.
Job DescriptionCompany Overview:Kite Pharma, a world-leading cell therapy company, is dedicated to developing innovative therapies to treat cancer. Our mission is to bring the hope of survival to patients with difficult-to-treat cancers through our industry-leading manufacturing capabilities and cutting-edge research.Position Overview:We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Research Scientist to join our Pathology Research Core Group. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in pathology or another life sciences field, along with extensive experience in tissue pathology techniques. This role involves organizing and leading multiple simultaneous pathology research projects and collaborating across disciplines with other research groups.Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and oversee tissue pathology techniques, including immunohistochemistry, multiplex immunofluorescence, and digital pathology.
• Lead and manage multiple pathology research projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with other research groups to integrate pathology findings into broader research initiatives.
• Perform molecular pathology and computational pathology image analysis using software such as Visiopharm, Halo, Imaris, QuPath, or ImageJ.
• Utilize computer coding skills (e.g., R, Python, Matlab) to enhance data analysis and interpretation.
• Present research findings at internal and external meetings.
• Mentor and guide junior colleagues in the research group.Basic Qualifications:
  • PhD or comparable research doctorate in pathology or another life sciences field and 0+ years of experience with tissue pathology, molecular pathology and computational pathology techniques OR
  • MS Degree in pathology or another life sciences field and 4+ years of experience with tissue pathology, molecular pathology and computational pathology techniques OR
  • BS Degree in pathology or another life sciences field and 6+ years of experience with tissue pathology, molecular pathology and computational pathology techniquesPreferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in molecular pathology and computational pathology image analysis.
    • Proficiency with software such as Visiopharm, Halo, Imaris, QuPath, or ImageJ.
    • Extensive experience with tissue pathology techniques, including immunohistochemistry, multiplex immunofluorescence, and digital pathology.
    • Demonstrable meticulous attention to detail and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Highly self-driven and motivated.
    • Some computer coding experience (e.g., R, Python, Matlab).
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
    • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Passion for advancing cancer research and therapy.
    • Courage to tackle challenging research questions.
    • Teamwork and collaboration across disciplines.
    • Integrity in all research activities.Job DescriptionWe're here for one reason and one reason only - to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We've made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.
      Job DescriptionCompany Overview:Kite Pharma, a world-leading cell therapy company, is dedicated to developing innovative therapies to treat cancer. Our mission is to bring the hope of survival to patients with difficult-to-treat cancers through our industry-leading manufacturing capabilities and cutting-edge research.Position Overview:We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Research Scientist to join our Pathology Research Core Group. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in pathology or another life sciences field, along with extensive experience in tissue pathology techniques. This role involves organizing and leading multiple simultaneous pathology research projects and collaborating across disciplines with other research groups.Key Responsibilities:
      • Conduct and oversee tissue pathology techniques, including immunohistochemistry, multiplex immunofluorescence, and digital pathology.
      • Lead and manage multiple pathology research projects simultaneously.
      • Collaborate with other research groups to integrate pathology findings into broader research initiatives.
      • Perform molecular pathology and computational pathology image analysis using software such as Visiopharm, Halo, Imaris, QuPath, or ImageJ.
      • Utilize computer coding skills (e.g., R, Python, Matlab) to enhance data analysis and interpretation.
      • Present research findings at internal and external meetings.
      • Mentor and guide junior colleagues in the research group.Basic Qualifications:
        • PhD or comparable research doctorate in pathology or another life sciences field and 0+ years of experience with tissue pathology, molecular pathology and computational pathology techniques OR
        • MS Degree in pathology or another life sciences field and 4+ years of experience with tissue pathology, molecular pathology and computational pathology techniques OR
        • BS Degree in pathology or another life sciences field and 6+ years of experience with tissue pathology, molecular pathology and computational pathology techniquesPreferred Qualifications:
          • Experience in molecular pathology and computational pathology image analysis.
          • Proficiency with software such as Visiopharm, Halo, Imaris, QuPath, or ImageJ.
          • Extensive experience with tissue pathology techniques, including immunohistochemistry, multiplex immunofluorescence, and digital pathology.
          • Demonstrable meticulous attention to detail and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
          • Highly self-driven and motivated.
          • Some computer coding experience (e.g., R, Python, Matlab).
          • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
          • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
          • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
          • Passion for advancing cancer research and therapy.
          • Courage to tackle challenging research questions.
          • Teamwork and collaboration across disciplines.
          • Integrity in all research activities.The salary range for this position is: $133,195.00 - $172,370.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.For additional benefits information, visit:https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
            Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma .
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