Senior Associate Scientist — Biologics/Small Molecules Microbiology Quality Control

About the position

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for strategic leadership and oversight of daily microbiological operations.
• Contribute to monitoring QC test method execution and microbiological lifecycle management.
• Refine QC procedures across Gilead’s small molecule and biologics manufacturing network, ensuring global cGMP compliance.
• Manage clinical and commercial microbiological sample shipping and testing logistics.
• Data entry from CTLs/CMOs into Gilead’s LIMS.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience OR Associate’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field and 7+ years of relevant experience OR High School Degree and 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Biologics and/or Small Molecules Quality Control microbiology.
• Understanding and application of GMP principles, concepts, practices and standards in the US and internationally.
• Ability to develop and improve complex concepts, techniques, and standards based on quality principles and theories.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness.
• Proven ability to work with senior management to develop and ensure the implementation of Company-wide long-term solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence Quality Control testing at contract laboratory facilities.
• Ability to influence process and outcomes across functions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a Microbiology Lab environment, including knowledge of microbiological testing.
• Experience with aseptic processing, including sterile liquid handling and manipulation.
• Familiarity with microbiology laboratory instrumentation and environmental monitoring.
• Experience in Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical quality control.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and collaborative interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.
• Paid time off.