Sr. Research Associate II (Bioassay), Biologics Analytical Operations

Sr. Research Associate II (Bioassay), Biologics Analytical Operations
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. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Senior Research Associate II, Biologics Analytical Operations, in our bioassay development team. The qualified candidate is responsible for performing and developing bioassays to evaluate the functional properties of biologics candidates. This will be a hands-on role supporting pipeline activities.

Specific Responsibilities and Skills for Position:

• A good understanding of bioassay method development (ELISA, Receptor Binding, Flow Cytometry and Cell-based assays) for early and late stage biotherapeutics is required. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate hands-on experimental responsibilities in the laboratory, be involved in new assay evaluation and optimization.

• The candidate will contribute to the development, optimization and validation of potency and impurity assays for lot release and stability, participate in structure-function studies to characterize the molecule, degradation pathways and define critical quality attributes in a phase-appropriate context.

• Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Demonstrates ability to recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret experimental outcomes.
  
• The applicant should be an effective communicator of ideas, project goals and results to team members across cross-functional roles/departments. Ability to proactively identify issues and develop solutions in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Under general supervision, develop and validate bioassays to support biological drug development.
• Demonstrate hands-on experimental responsibilities in the laboratory including aseptic technique, routing cell culturing and performance of plate-based assays.
• Operates scientific equipment, selects appropriate methods and techniques to perform experiments and prepare related reports. Plan and organize details of experiments with guidance.
• Demonstrate good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Be able to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative working environment.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP or GxP is highly preferred.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S degree with 5+ years of experience OR an M.Sc. with 3+ years of experience in biology or relevant scientific discipline.

If this is not the right move for you now but remain interested in a career at Gilead Sciences please connect with us via our talent community: https://gilead.avature.net/Gilead

About Gilead:

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical 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.

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