Gilead Sciences · 1 day ago
Sr Associate Scientist, Analytical Ops
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $164K/yr
3+ years expGilead Sciences is dedicated to creating a healthier world for all people by developing therapies for serious diseases. The Sr Associate Scientist will perform physical and chemical characterization of new chemical entities and support reference material qualification activities.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
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
Qualification
Required
Master's and 3+ years of relevant experience OR
Bachelor's and 5+ years of relevant experience OR
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
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