Associate Scientist - Upstream
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Engineering
Validation Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Location: United States - California - Foster City
Department: Process/Product Development & Operations
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. We deliver life-saving therapies to patients worldwide. Join us to be part of a team that is changing lives and helping millions live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our community is dedicated to scientific innovation, with marketed products benefiting hundreds of thousands, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and patient access programs to ensure medication affordability.
By joining Gilead, you contribute to addressing unmet medical needs and improving patient care worldwide.
The Associate Scientist role focuses on commercial technology transfer. We seek motivated, team-oriented individuals with experience in biopharmaceutical upstream drug substance processing. Responsibilities include supporting technology transfer activities such as facility fit & gap assessments, capital improvements, risk assessments, process validation, and working with Contract Manufacturing Organizations to establish commercial manufacturing processes. The role involves implementing continuous process verification and providing technical support during manufacturing and quality investigations.
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field. MS with 2+ years or BS with 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Understanding of upstream biologics drug substance manufacturing, e.g., mammalian cell culture, bioreactors, harvest/recovery.
- Experience supporting biologics manufacturing operations, technology transfer, or development.
- Knowledge of GMPs and regulatory requirements is preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve complex technical issues.
- Effective collaboration skills in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Job Level: Associate
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