Associate Scientist, Process Development

Associate Scientist, Process Development

Join Gilead Sciences as an Associate Scientist, Process Development headquartered in Foster City, CA
. Gilead has spent more than 35 years tackling diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID‑19 and cancer, working relentlessly to develop therapies that improve lives and ensure access worldwide.

• Plan and execute experiments to support cell culture process optimization and characterization during pivotal development phases.
• Support cell culture platform development and pilot plant operations as needed.
• Maintain a state‑of‑the‑art cell culture process development laboratory, including equipment upkeep and consumables management.
• Participate in equipment maintenance and continuous improvement of lab and data handling best practices.
• Ensure high‑quality and timely documentation of data in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Collect, analyze, and visualize data from laboratory experiments.
• Present results, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.
• Author experimental protocols and reports.
• Travel as required to support technology transfers and provide oversight at both internal and external manufacturing facilities.
• Adhere to department budget and all required trainings, regulatory compliance, and safety requirements.

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., bioengineering, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering).
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; OR
• Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.

• Hands‑on laboratory operations experience including shake flasks, high‑throughput bioreactors, and bench‑scale bioreactors.
• Experience with pilot‑scale bioreactors is a plus.
• Experience in pivotal stage cell culture process development and implementation in GMP facilities is a plus.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, presentation skills, and aptitude for creative problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, work in a team setting, and influence cross‑functionally.

Salary Range
: $99,705.00 – $ per year. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity
:
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non‑job related characteristics.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Appli for assistance.