Gilead Sciences Inc

QC Chemist III

Gilead Sciences Inc$92K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent with 4 years of experience or MS with 2 years
  • Advanced knowledge of GMP/GLP practices
  • Experience with HPLC, ProteinSimple Maurice, or Beckman PA800 plus CE
  • Ability to write SOPs, test methods, and protocols
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

Responsibilities

  • Perform quality control testing on drug substances/products using various methods
  • Contribute to method validation and transfers
  • Review and verify data for biologics programs
  • Troubleshoot QC instrumentation and methods as required
  • Support Quality Control functions and lab management
  • Communicate project goals and results effectively to cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
  • Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
  • Stock-based long-term incentives eligibility
  • Paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
Job Description

This role will be a lab-based role in quality control at La Verne, CA responsible for GMP release and stability testing for drug substance and drug product samples in the biologics laboratory.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform quality control release and stability testing on drug substance and drug product for product quality assays including but not limited to compendial methods, SEC (Size exclusion chromatography), cIEF (capillary isoelectric focusing), CE-SDS (capillary electrophoresis sodium dodecyl sulfate), CEX (cation exchange)
  • Contribute to the method validation and/or transfers
  • Perform data review and data verification of laboratory data for early-stage, late-stage, and commercial 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
  • 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, and/or Beckman PA800 plus CE
  • 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 degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent scientific discipline with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

OR
  • MS degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent scientific discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of current GMP/GLP practices


The salary range for this position is: $92,820.00 - $120,120.00. 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.

About Gilead Sciences Inc

Gilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet need. With each new discovery and experimental drug candidate, they seek to improve the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases. Gilead's primary areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver disease, and serious cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.

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Learn more about Gilead Sciences Inc
Size
14,400 employees
Market Cap
$107.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$123 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$24.6 billion
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