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Job Description
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, California, that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need.
Together, we’re Creating What’s Possible! For more than 35 years, Gilead has pursued breakthroughs that were once thought to be impossible.
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, liver diseases, serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, cancer and inflammation.
The Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) group at Gilead Sciences is seeking a candidate for the position of Scientist with the primary responsibility to providing bioanalytical support to biologics discovery and development project teams. A successful scientist will work closely with biologics discovery, toxicology, clinical pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, and regulatory to optimize leads, to select candidates for clinical evaluation, and contribute to regulatory filings.
Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Biologics Bioanalytical Scientist to provide essential pharmacokinetic and bioanalytical support for DMPK project teams in biologics discovery and development.
Key Responsibilities:
Method Optimization: Develop and implement bioanalytical methods for quantifying therapeutic drugs (e.g., antibodies, ADCs, fusion proteins) in biological matrices using LC-MS/MS.
Expertise in LC-MS: Demonstrate proven experience in LC-MS, particularly in quantitative peptide analysis, with a strong background in method development of LC-MS assays.
Data Analysis: Utilize proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Xcalibur, Analyst) to analyze, interpret, document, and summarize bioanalytical data.
Problem Solving: Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot LC-MS instrumentation and methodologies effectively.
Project Management: Maintain strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Collaborative Support: Provide critical laboratory support in a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications:
Education: PhD in analytical chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology/toxicology, biochemistry, or a related field; or MS with 4+ years of relevant experience.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and technical communication skills, with the ability to interpret results, define next steps, and present findings to project teams and senior management.
Flexibility and Independence: Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Valued Experience: Hands-on experience with large molecule immunoassay techniques (e.g., ELISA, MSD, Gyros) is a plus.
Software Proficiency: Extensive experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis software such as GraphPad Prism, SoftMax Pro, and Phoenix WinNonlin.
Join Us: If you are a detail-oriented scientist with a passion for biologics and a collaborative spirit, we invite you to apply and become a key part of our innovative team!
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