Sr. Associate Scientist

Job Description

Gilead Sciences (Foster City, CA) is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Associate Scientist to join our Pre-Pivotal Biologics Analytical Development group. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary development team utilizes state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to advance medicines into the clinic. S/he will have opportunities for career growth through acquisition of new skills, experiences, and professional relationships in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and support development of analytical methods (ELISA and qPCR) to be used for release testing and characterization.

• Acquire and interpret data for molecule characterization and process development studies and escalate information appropriately.

• Author associated method development reports, test procedures, and relevant method transfer documents under the guidance of senior scientists.

• Assist in troubleshooting method/instrument related issues, improve and optimize as needed.

• Maintain strong documentation practices (clearly, timely, and accurately) for recording experimental plans and results in electronic laboratory notebook and associated reports

• Able to work well independently and in a team setting on assigned tasks, such as method development and testing.

• Participate in group meetings, present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.

• Work in collaboration with more senior scientists to design experiments and advance state-of-the art techniques including automation (for high throughput capabilities)

Basic Qualifications:

• M.S. with 3+ years or BS with 5+ years of experience in Analytical Chemistry or related fields of industrial experience in biologics analytical development.

• Experience with analytical method development of biologic products in CMC (e.g. potency and/or process related impurities including host cell protein, host cell DNA, and affinity resin materials).

• Hands on experience with or interest/aptitude to learn HPLC, MS, and Capillary Electrophoresis and other separation methods for protein analysis is a plus

• Familiar with lab automation, data science and knowledge management is a plus.

• Strong communication skills- written, oral, etc.

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

• Teamwork (Working Together)

• Excellence (Being Your Best)

• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)