Sr Research Associate, Process Development

Descrizione del lavoro

The Senior Research Associate in the Biologics Pivotal & Commercial Cell Culture Process Development function will execute cell culture process development laboratory experiments for Gilead biologics entities during pivotal development (phases II/III, commercial). They will also support cell culture process technology development, platform process initiatives, and implementation of cell culture processes in pilot plant and GMP facilities.

At a future date this position will relocate to the corporate HQ in Foster City, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute experiments to support cell culture process optimization and characterization during pivotal development phases.

• Support cell culture platform development and pilot plant operations, as needed.

• Maintain a state-of-the-art cell culture process development laboratory, including equipment upkeep and consumables management.

• Participates in the equipment maintenance and continued improvement of lab and data handling best practices.

• Ensure high-quality and timely documentation of data in electronic laboratory notebooks.

• Collect, analyze, and visualize data from laboratory experiments.

• Present results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.

• Author experimental protocols and reports.

• Travel as required to support technology transfers and provide oversight at both internal and external manufacturing facilities.

• Adhere to department budget and all trainings, regulatory compliance, and safety requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., bioengineering, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering)

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; OR

• Masters' degree and 0+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications​

• Hands-on laboratory operations experience including shake flasks, high-throughput bioreactors, bench scale bioreactors, and pilot scale bioreactors.

• Experience in pivotal stage cell culture process development and implementation in GMP facilities is a plus.

• Excellent communication, technical writing, presentation skills and aptitude for creative problem solving.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, work in a team setting, and influence cross-functionally.