Operations associate Jobs in Oceanside, CA

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.

The successful candidate for this laboratory-based role will possess an understanding of analytical tools for therapeutic biologics process and product characterization. The candidate must be highly motivated to contribute to the research and development of biologics targeting unmet medical needs through biochemical characterization and novel method development supporting clinical and commercial programs. Experience in several of the following fields is strongly desired: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, electrophoretic separations, high performance or ultra-performance liquid chromatography, and bioinformatics.

As a Senior Research Associate, Analytical Operations, at Gilead you will ...

• Perform capillary electrophoresis (CE) and liquid chromatography (LC) analytical method development and testing to evaluate the impact of process parameters on product quality

• Support method development, optimization, and validation for late stage biotherapeutics in compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal procedures

• Work with senior team members and/or supervisors to design and execute assigned experiments, process data, and summarize results to support development activities

• Author and revise analytical test methods, reports, and memoranda

• Follow good documentation practices for data recording and knowledge management

• Follow site EH&S policies and procedure

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience

Or

• Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience executing and analyzing data for CE-based methods. Theoretical understanding of CE methods required.

• Practical experience or theoretical understanding of LC-based methods

• Strong theoretical understanding of analytical research concepts and principles (e.g., method development/validation principles)

• Review testing data for accuracy and compliance with established protocols and specifications. Recognize anomalous and inconsistent results to identify issues with experiments.

• Knowledge of ICH guidelines and GMP/GxP practices is highly preferred

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively identify and implement solutions

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

The salary range for this position is: $86,275.00 - $111,650.00. 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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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 or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. 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 for assistance.