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Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist

CompanyGilead Sciences
LocationSan Mateo, CA, USA
Salary$109650 – $141900
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • BS with 4+ years of experience OR M.S. with 2+ years in Analytical Chemistry or related fields of industrial experience in biologics analytical development.
  • Experience with analytical method development of biologic products (e.g. potency and/or process related impurities including host cell protein, host cell DNA, and affinity resin materials).
  • Hands on experience with or interest/aptitude to learn HPLC, MS, and Capillary Electrophoresis and other separation methods for protein analysis is a plus.
  • Familiar with lab automation, data science and knowledge management is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and support development of analytical methods (ELISA and qPCR) to be used for release testing and characterization.
  • Acquire and interpret data for molecule characterization and process development studies.
  • Contribute to authoring associated method development reports, test procedures, and relevant method transfer documents.
  • Assist in troubleshooting method related issues, improve and optimize as needed.
  • Maintain good documentation practices for recording experimental plans and results in electronic laboratory notebook and associated reports.
  • Able to work well independently and in a team setting on assigned tasks, such as method development and testing.
  • Participate in group meetings, present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.
  • Work in collaboration with more senior scientists to design experiments and advance state-of-the art techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Create Inclusion – knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.