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Senior Research Associate, Medicinal Chemistry

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Foster City
Salary
See job description.
Closing date
Oct 19, 2021

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Discipline
Health Sciences, Drug Development
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Other
Organization Type
All Industry, Pharma


Senior Research Associate, Medicinal Chemistry
United States - California - Foster City

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.

Making an impact on a global scale
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

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As a Senior Research Associate, you will join a cross-functional research team whose goal is to discover curative medicines for life-threatening diseases. With state-of-the-art research facilities and a team of experienced scientists who are passionate about discovering drugs, the Medicinal Chemistry group at Gilead empowers every chemist to take part in the act of invention. In a 1:1 reporting structure, Senior Research Associates collaborate with their scientific mentor to design and efficiently synthesize molecular targets for evaluation as potential drug candidates. In addition to developing custom syntheses, you will be responsible for generating molecular designs by interpreting and integrating biological data. Interactions with colleagues in biology and other disciplines offer new avenues for development and are facilitated through team meetings where all levels of the department join discussions and contribute ideas. Gilead's core values of integrity, inclusion, teamwork, excellence, and accountability shape our culture and are the foundation of our future success. Challenge yourself and make a difference in the world - Being Here Matters.

Responsibilities and Skills:
  • Independently plan and execute multi-step synthetic sequences toward key target molecules, using appropriate purification and compound characterization techniques
  • Maintain a high level of scientific integrity and laboratory safety
  • Use data from other functional areas including biology and drug metabolism to generate hypotheses and design new targets to test these hypotheses
  • Apply independent thinking to resolve synthetic and chemical biology challenges
  • Recommend alternatives, research new methods and techniques and proactively seek out others to discuss potential solutions to problems
  • Plan and select appropriate methods and techniques for performing experiments
  • Analyze and accurately record data using Electronic Laboratory Notebooks
  • Participate in and present results at team meetings and the department level
  • Demonstrate good verbal communication and interpersonal skills


Qualifications:
  • BS with 4+ years of experience or MS degree in Organic Chemistry with 2+ years of relevant industrial experience with synthetic organic chemistry
  • Experience planning and executing multi-step synthetic sequences on small and large scale
  • Familiarity with modern chromatographic and analytical techniques, including flash chromatography, HPLC, LCMS and NMR
  • Familiarity with ChemDraw and literature searching software (SciFinder or Reaxys)
  • Strong desire to work in multi-disciplinary teams, learn new skills and proactively solve problems

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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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 careers@gilead.com opens new window" target="_blank" href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=2489453&targetURL=mailto:careers@gilead.com">careers@gilead.com for assistance.

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.\u200b

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