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Senior Research Associate I, Drug Metabolism

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Foster City, CA, United States
Start date
Apr 4, 2021

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Discipline
Science/R&D, Research, Pharmacology
Required Education
Other
Position Type
Full time
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Biotech Bay, Best Places to Work

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Senior Research Associate I, Drug Metabolism
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. Gilead's 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 company's five core values. That's 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

Gilead Sciences (Foster City, CA) is seeking a talented and highly motivated Sr. Research Associate to join our Drug Metabolism group. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary research team utilizes state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to advance medicines into the clinic. The successful candidate is to conduct absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME) studies with focus on drug transporters to support the discovery and development of drugs candidates. She/he will have opportunities for career growth through acquisition of new skills, experiences, and professional relationships in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct laboratory experiments (biochemical or cell-based) and bioanalysis (LC/MS and other methods) to contribute to the understanding of the ADME properties of small molecules or therapeutic proteins.
  • Primary responsibilities include bioanalytical sample preparation and developing bioanalytical LC-MS/MS methods to analyze biological samples.
  • Managing daily laboratory operations including maintenance and troubleshooting of HPLC and LC/MS systems.
  • The job responsibilities could also include execute, analyze, and interpret in vitro drug transport assays that support the initiation and/or advancement of drug candidate projects into the pipeline, while maintaining a focus on good documentation practices.
  • Data analyzing and summarizing.


Knowledge, Experience and Skills

  • BA or MS degree in life-sciences with 1+ years of relevant laboratory working experience.
  • Proficient in operation, maintenance and troubleshooting for high end scientific instrumentations, experience with Sciex and/or Waters instruments is preferred.
  • Working knowledge and hands-on experience working with biological samples (plasma, tissues, and cells) for analysis.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and optimize assays as needed; identifying and applying novel techniques or protocols from reports in the scientific literature.
  • Under general supervision, design and execute complex experiments using appropriately selected methods and techniques to support routine research activities and project goals.
  • Prioritize a diverse workload with strong time management skills. Work productively in cross-functional teams, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
  • Communicate scientific results effectively in verbal presentations and written study reports.


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Company

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. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe and Australia.
 

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333 Lakeside Drive
Foster City
California
94404
United States

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