Sr Research Associate, Computational Pathology

Job Description

We’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 Description

Job Title: Senior Research Associate – Computational Pathology Scientist

Grade: 25

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Reports To: Sr Director, Nonclinical Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain pathology image analysis workflows using commercial and open-source platforms (e.g., Visiopharm, HALO, QuPath, CellProfiler).
• Collaborate with pathologists and scientists to define image analysis needs and translate biological questions into computational solutions.
• Perform quantitative analysis of histological and immunohistochemical images to support preclinical studies.
• Curate, annotate, and manage large-scale digital pathology datasets.
• Integrate image analysis results with other data modalities (e.g., omics, clinical metadata) to support translational research.
• Analyze spatial transcriptomic and proteomic data to uncover tissue-level molecular patterns and cellular interactions.
• Ensure reproducibility and documentation of workflows, including version control and validation.
• Provide training and support to team members on image analysis tools and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in computational pathology and digital image analysis.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field with 0+ years of experience.·

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in computational pathology or a related field.
• Proficiency with image analysis software and scripting languages (e.g., Python, R).
• Proficiency with AWS Cloud computing services including Lambda, EC2, S3, Cloudwatch
• Familiarity with histopathology and tissue-based assays.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of machine learning or deep learning approaches for image analysis.
• Extensive experience with Benching, including Benching API and Benching Apps.
• Substantial knowledge of pathology, cell biology, and molecular biology.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and database design.

Experience working in a pharmaceutical or biotech research environment.

The salary range for this position is: $86,275.00 - $111,650.00. 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.

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