Senior Research Associate, Analytical Operations

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.
 

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Job Description
 

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. 

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.  As a Senior Research Associate within Analytical Operations at Gilead you will help support expanded capacity for clinical OSD manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct GMP testing for raw materials, raw material intermediates, in-process control, and cleaning samples in support of pilot plant manufacturing 

• Test method feasibility for drug product pilot plant cleaning samples

• Analyze samples using various analytical techniques such as Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography/High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC/HPLC), Gas Chromatography, Ion Chromatography, Dissolution, Karl Fischer, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Particle Size Distribution, X-Ray Powder Diffraction, UV-Vis spectroscopy, etc. 

• Participate in laboratory housekeeping activities and report any concerns to a laboratory lead and/or manager 

• Perform verification and data review to ensure compliance to appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), test methods, specifications, and protocols 

• Author/Review laboratory investigation records (issues and investigations), deviations, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) 

• Provide on-the-job training of analytical techniques or other Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) training to new hires or junior staff 

• Write/Revise protocols, methods, SOPs, reports, etc. 

• Lead projects and support cross-functional activities (e.g., instrument/system upgrade activities, method validation, etc.) 

• Conduct GMP testing for release, stability, and method transfer for clinical drug substances and products.  

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in analytical techniques or processes, participate in working groups, assess pharmacopeial changes, and support internal audits and regulatory inspections, as appropriate 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field and 2+ years of experience OR

• Masters Degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field with 0+ industry experience

 

The salary range for this position is: $94,945.00 - $122,870.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. 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*.

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* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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