Sr Associate Scientist

Sr Associate Scientist

United States - California - Foster City Process/Product Development & Operations Regular

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life‑threatening illnesses worldwide. As a (Sr. Associate Scientist), you are responsible for:

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.

• 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 elevate 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 (e.g. liquid handlers for high throughput capabilities).

• B.S. with at least 5 years of relevant experience or MS with at least 3 years of relevant 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.