Gilead Sciences
Associate Scientist, FPD
United States - California - Foster City
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About the role
- Organizes, files and retrieves project-related records.
- Operates laboratory instrumentation and/or processing equipment and can train others to conduct low to moderate complexity experiments.
- May oversee routine GMP clinical manufacture of drug products and/or development batches.
Responsibilities
- Maintains the proper functions of laboratories.
- Designs and executes low to moderate complexity experiments in support of cross-functional projects.
- Troubleshoots analytical methods, instrument operation, manufacturing and experimental design.
- Performs drug substance, drug product intermediate and drug product characterization.
- Works collaboratively with peers from other departments and external partners.
- Maintains workplace compliance to achieve no violations or major observations during EHS or regulatory agency inspections.
- Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with BS degree in related scientific discipline.
- 3+ years of experience with MS degree in related scientific discipline.
- Completes all required safety and GMP training by the required due date.
- Ensures that standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed as written, and required information is recorded properly.
Skills
- Demonstrates good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Compensation
- $109,650.00 - $141,900.00.
- 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*.
- Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
- 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.
- Follows Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Policies and FPD-specific safety protocols.
Company info
- At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people.
- 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.
- 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.
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