Sr Associate Scientist, Analytical Ops

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

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About The Position

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. 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 Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description We are looking for a Sr Associate Scientist in our Foster City, CA location.

Requirements

• Master’s and 3+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s and 5+ years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency or experience with one or more of the following techniques: Empower software for LC, solid state characterization (FTIR, DSC/TGA, etc.)
• Excellent verbal communication, critical thinking, and technical writing skills
• Flexibility to support changes in project priorities and be able to adapt to fast paced working environment

Responsibilities

• Routinely performs physical and chemical characterization of new chemical entities using techniques including FTIR, Karl Fischer Titration, LC, and other specialized techniques to support the qualification of reference materials
• Independently plans, executes, and troubleshoots experiments that support reference material qualification activities
• Reviews testing data and results to ensure compliance to appropriate test methods, specifications, and protocols.
• Recognizes anomalous and inconsistent results and interprets outcomes
• Provides guidance to junior team members on data-driven experimental design and data interpretation and assists in troubleshooting of instrumentation and test methods
• Recommends alternatives, researches new methods and techniques, and proactively seeks out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems
• Adheres to and incorporates GMP, GDP, and GLP principles in daily tasks and approach to work and maintains laboratory safety and ALCOA++ at all times
• Keeps abreast of changes in the pharmaceutical compendia and guidelines (e.g., USP, JP, EP, ICH)
• Participates in group meetings, present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work
• Participates in departmental activities and improvements

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees