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Senior Research Scientist I, Process Development

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Foster City, California
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Closing date
Mar 2, 2019

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Field of specialization
Organic
Work Function
Development-Process, Laboratory, Research-Applied
Job Type
Full time

Senior Research Scientist I, Process Development

 

Gilead Sciences currently has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated scientist to join our Process Chemistry group in the Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing (PDM) organization. With your commitment and drive, you will be part of a cross-functional drug development team whose goal is to develop curative medicines helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. With state-of-the-art research facilities and a team of experienced scientists who are passionate about developing drugs, the Process Chemistry group at Gilead empowers every chemist to take part in the act of innovation. You will see the tangible results of your contributions in this dynamic workplace, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through on-going development. Our science-focused pursuit of excellence and teamwork has resulted in break-through development of many life-changing novel marketed products that are benefiting millions of people. With a robust pipeline of drug candidates at every developmental stage at Gilead, you will have ample opportunities to make meaningful contribution to our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases. Gilead’s core values of integrity, inclusion, teamwork, excellence, and accountability shape our culture and are the foundation of our future success. Challenge yourself and make a difference in the world – Make your mark here at Gilead.

 

Responsibilities & Skills:

• Responsible for developing chemical processes for the manufacturing of drug substances

• Familiar with Pilot Plant operations and able to write master batch records and safety summaries with limited supervision

• Pays particular attention to avoiding reactions and processes that do not scale well, such as distilling to dryness and flash chromatography

• May suggest alternative chemistry including step optimization and new route selection

• Gains a better understanding of how impurities are formed, tracked and purged throughout the subsequent processing

• Works in collaboration with more senior scientists or scientific directors to advance the development of economical, state-of-the-art techniques to isolate, characterize, purify and mass-produce substances

• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of intangible variables, requiring regular use of ingenuity and creativity

• Advises members of project teams in the initiation and execution of laboratory experimentation, considering economic, regulatory and safety factors

• Presents results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work

• Makes contributions to scientific literature and conferences through publication and presentation of research results

• Maintains full working knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories, applying such knowledge to the direction that supports Company interests

• Demonstrates technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought in suggesting experimental design and strategy

• Must think critically and creatively and be able to work independently, determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems and have strong organizational and planning skills

• Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates collaborative communication and problem solving spirit

 

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience and PhD in Organic Chemistry or BS or MS degree with extensive industry experience

• Experience in planning and executing multi-step synthetic sequences on small and large scale

• Familiarity with modern purification and analytical techniques, including HPLC, LCMS and NMR

• Well-versed in scientific literature searching software (SciFinder, Reaxys etc.)

• Strong desire to work in multi-disciplinary teams, learn new skills and proactively solve problems

 

To apply, visit http://apptrkr.com/1382079

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

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