Research Associate, Process Development

Research Associate In Biologics

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

We empower our leaders to step up, share ideas, listen, learn, and lead. We're welcoming bright, diverse, and imaginative minds; we're nurturing them to foster an environment of inclusion and growth where innovation is encouraged. We expect our people leaders to model that environment, and to focus on creating inclusion, developing talent, and enabling teams.

Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Research Associate in the Biologics Pivotal & Commercial Cell Culture Process Development function will execute cell culture process development laboratory experiments for Gilead biologics entities during pivotal development (phases II / III, commercial). They will also support cell culture process technology development, platform process initiatives, and implementation of cell culture processes in pilot plant and GMP facilities.

At a future date this position will relocate to the corporate HQ in Foster City, CA

Key Responsibilities :

• Plan and execute experiments to support cell culture process optimization and characterization during pivotal development phases.
• Support cell culture platform development and pilot plant operations, as needed.
• Maintain a state-of-the-art cell culture process development laboratory, including equipment upkeep and consumables management.
• Participates in the equipment maintenance and continued improvement of lab and data handling best practices.
• Ensure high-quality and timely documentation of data in electronic laboratory notebooks.

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