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Research Associate, Biologics Pre-Pivotal Formulation and Process Development

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.
 

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
 

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
 

We are seeking a highly motivated, attentive, and self-driven candidate to join our team, Biologics Pre-Pivotal Formulation and Process Development, as a Research Associate. Once onboarded, the successful candidate will contribute to developing formulation and drug product processes for innovative molecules. The candidate will have tremendous opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment through training and professional relationships. The ideal candidate is expected to be action oriented with high expectations of themselves and others. S/he should have good verbal and written communication interpersonal skills.  

 

Responsibilities:  

  • Support formulation and drug process development, including formulation development, Drug Product manufacturing process development, and clinical in-use evaluations. 

  • Operate laboratory instrumentation and/or processing equipment and train others to conduct simple experiments. 

  • Execute and design low complexity experiments with minimal supervision in support of cross-functional projects. 

  • Troubleshoot basic analytical methods and instrument operation. 

  • Perform drug substance, drug product intermediate and drug product characterization. 

  • Work collaboratively with peers from other departments.  

  • Assist in training less experienced colleagues on techniques required for their duties, while ensuring that quality, safety and environmental standards are maintained. 

  • Summarize experimental results and presents at team meetings and department presentations. 

  • Author templated memos and reports with limited guidance. 

 

Basic Qualifications:  

  • B.S. with 0+ years of industrial experience in CMC development of biologics or emerging modalities OR 

  • AA with 2+ years of industrial experience in CMC development of biologics or emerging modalities OR 

  • High School Diploma with 3+ years of industrial experience in CMC development of biologics or emerging modalities. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • 2+ years of industrial experience in CMC development of biologics or emerging modalities. 

  • Experience working in a laboratory setting. 

  • Strong desire and ability to learn new skills and excel in a fast-moving, dynamic and evolving environment. 

  • Ability to work collaboratively with others. 

  • Organized and strong ability to work independently in multiple complex workflows. 


 

The salary range for this position is: $82,195.00 - $106,370.00. 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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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 ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.


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For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

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