Research Associate

Full Time
Oceanside, CA
$65,960 - $85,360 a year
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Job Description
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California
Role Summary:
This role will be a lab-based role in quality control at Oceanside, CA responsible for GMP release and stability testing for drug substance and drug product samples in the potency and/or biochem laboratory
Role and Responsibilities:
  • Perform quality control release and stability testing on drug substance and drug product for product quality assays including but not limited to SEC (Size exclusion chromatography), cIEF (capillary isoelectric focusing), CE-SDS (capillary electrophoresis sodium dodecyl sulfate), Potency ELISA, Residual ELISAs
  • Contribute to the validation and/or method transfers
  • Perform data review and data verification of internal and external contract laboratory data for early-stage and late-stage biologic programs
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
  • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
  • Work with electronic laboratory systems such as LIMS, ELN, LES, and EMPOWER
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation and test methods within QC jurisdiction, as required.
  • Support Quality Control functions and lab management
  • Write deviations, investigations, and CAPAs, particularly in relation to laboratory testing and OOS results
  • The applicant should be an effective communicator of ideas, project goals, and results to team members across cross-functional roles/departments
  • Candidates should be self-motivated and organized
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
  • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of GMP/GLP practices in a Laboratory
  • Experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), ProteinSimple Maurice, Beckman PA800 plus CE, and/or SoftmaxPro
  • Able to write standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, or protocols
  • Perform job functions with a quality mindset
  • Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office software
  • Work independently and in a team setting
  • Demonstrate good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Be able to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative working environment.
Basic Qualifications:
  • BS or MS degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent scientific discipline or equivalent work experience
  • An understanding of current GMP/GLP practices

The salary range for this position is: $65,960.00 - $85,360.00. 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*.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
  • Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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