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Senior Research Scientist I - Protein Purification Process Development

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Foster City
Salary
See job description.
Closing date
Oct 5, 2021

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Proteomics
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Research Scientist
Organization Type
All Industry, Pharma


Senior Research Scientist I - Protein Purification Process Development
United States - California - Oceanside

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gileads therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Inclusion is one of the companys five core values. Thats because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible


Senior Research Scientist I - Protein Purification Process Development

Oceanside, CA

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver lifesaving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Gilead has an opportunity for an experienced candidate in our Biologics Drug Substance Development group at our Oceanside facility in Southern California. We are seeking a motivated, teamoriented individual with scientific expertise in purification process development and oversite of GMP drug substance manufacturing. The successful candidate will be expected to lead phase appropriate development projects for monoclonal antibodies and other recombinant protein modalities, demonstrate leadership in the laboratory and independently champion technology development projects.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
  • Hands-on technical leadership of all aspects of purification process development including process definition, optimization, scale-up and validation/characterization.
  • Lead the development, characterization and troubleshooting of drug substance manufacturing unit operations such as centrifugation, normal flow filtration, chromatography operations, tangential flow filtration, and virus inactivation/removal with limited supervision.
  • Direct research associates and members of project teams in the planning and execution of laboratory experimentation, considering appropriate economic, regulatory and safety factors.
  • Provide GMP manufacturing support for process transfers from development to clinical/commercial manufacturing facilities including document review, discrepancy resolution, technical troubleshooting and identifying opportunities for future process improvements.
  • Represent purification process development on cross-functional teams and effectively communicate ideas, project goals and results to team members across functional roles/departments.
  • Author and review development reports, regulatory filings, and process validation and characterization reports.
  • Work in collaboration to advance the development of economical, state-of-the-art techniques to purify, characterize and manufacture drug substances.
  • Make contributions to scientific literature and conferences through publication and presentation of research results.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought in suggesting experimental design and strategy. Proactively identify issues and develop solutions in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
  • Be self-motivated and organized, familiar with the relevant literature, and enjoy scientific investigation and thinking.


Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
  • A broad understanding of purification process development for monoclonal antibodies, recombinant protein proteins and/or other biologics modalities is required. The ability to demonstrate hands on experience in this area is expected.
  • Familiarity with Pilot Plant and GMP manufacturing operations including technology transfer, documentation review and technical troubleshooting.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment with a problem-solving spirit.
  • Experience in determining objectives and approaches to assignments, including making key decisions to direct projects and ensure timelines are met.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • PhD + 3 years industry experience in a relevant scientific discipline or BS/MS degree with extensive industry experience.


Gilead is an equal opportunity employer

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Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead has made the decision to require all U.S. employees and contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.

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