QC Chemist III

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.
 

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.
 

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
 

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses. worldwide. As a QC Chemist III, you will have

Proficiency in Analytical Chemistry Spectroscopy, Titration, Chromatography and Electrokinetic separation techniques.

Working knowledge of GMPs, GLPs, pharmacopoeial, and regulatory requirements for testing and validation pertaining to the pharmaceutical industry is required.
Understanding of the chemistry techniques required determining the chemical quality of parenteral and solid dosage products.
Understanding of Pharmacopoeial requirements and must be able to follow changes, implement changes, qualify methods.
Understanding of USP/BP/JP and EP pharmacopoeias and the change process.
Knowledge of CE, HPLC and UPLC systems.
Investigation Skills, Report Writing Skills.
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Specific Job Responsibilities:
Conducts procedure updates in QC lab and GMP reviews of logbooks
Coordinates waste management, LEAN and 5S efforts as required.
Performs final product release testing including those tests applicable
Performs raw material release testing where required.
Performs testing, analyzing, and submits results so that commercial manufacturing activities are not impacted.
Laboratory method validation/transfer/verification activities.
Coordinates routine monitoring and validation activities.
Orders supplies and assigns expiry to incoming materials, tracks requisitions and reconciles against incoming materials and invoices.
Performs chemistry testing of raw material, in process, final product, validation-related, and critical utility samples.
May perform special projects as assigned.
May serve as a technical resource within the department as well as cross functionally

Basic Qualifications:
4+ years of relevant experience and a BS degree in Chemistry or equivalent.
2 + years of relevant experience and a MS.
Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Experience with Biologics Products

 

The salary range for this position is: $92,820.00 - $120,120.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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