Sr Associate Scientist, Analytical Ops

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Job Description
 

The Analytical Operations department is seeking a highly motivated Sr Associate Scientist with strong expertise in ELISA (host cell protein, protein A), DNA, and other kinetic or end-point plate-based assays. The candidate will be encouraged to take advantage of career growth opportunities, including developing new technical skills.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• General knowledge of overall drug development process relevant to pharmaceutical and/or biotech organizations.
• Experience in robotics and automated liquid handlers to facilitate analytical method testing and development is preferred.
• A good understanding of method development (ELISA and/or other assays) for early and late stage biotherapeutics is required.
• The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate hands-on experimental responsibilities in the laboratory, independently champion technology development projects, be involved in new assay evaluation and optimization, and proactively seek out senior personnel to optimize the workflow.
• The candidate will contribute to the developing and validating ELISA or other analytical assays under general supervision, participating in assay development work. The candidate will also participate in other analytical support and compatibility studies, as required.
• Operates scientific equipment, selects appropriate methods and techniques to perform experiments, and prepare related reports. Plan and organize details of experiments with guidance.
• Reviews testing data and results to ensure compliance to appropriate test methods, specifications, and protocols.
• Authors and revises analytical methods, specifications, protocols, reports, and other documentation.
• 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. This is a highly collaborative environment where willingness and ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals across various project teams is essential.
• Candidates should be self-motivated and organized, familiar with the relevant literature, and enjoy scientific investigation and thinking, proactively identify issues and develop solutions in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• The applicant is also expected to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments, and should be an effective communicator of ideas, project goals, and results to team members across cross-functional roles/departments. 
   

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ Years with BS
  OR
• 3+ Years with MS
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred qualification: BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry with 5+ years of industry experience or MS degree with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Preferred experience includes a working knowledge and proficiency with analytical techniques, such as ELISA assays (residual host cell protein, protein A), residual DNA, chromatographic separations (HPLC/UPLC), and capillary electrophoresis.
• Experience in GMP environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP or GxP is highly preferred.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and technical) and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to work in highly flexible and effective teams.
• Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and