QC Chemist III

5w1 month ago

Gilead Sciences

La Verne, US · Full-time · $92,820 – $120,120

About this role

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. This lab-based QC Chemist III role in La Verne, CA is responsible for GMP release and stability testing for drug substance and drug product samples in the biologics laboratory.

Perform quality control release and stability testing using assays including SEC, cIEF, CE-SDS, and CEX. Contribute to method validation and transfers, and perform data review and verification for early-stage, late-stage, and commercial biologic programs.

Work with electronic laboratory systems such as LIMS, ELN, LES, and EMPOWER. Troubleshoot instrumentation and test methods within QC jurisdiction as required. Support Quality Control functions and lab management in a fast-paced, highly collaborative working environment.

Gilead tackles diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer through relentless development of therapies. Every team member plays a critical role in life-changing scientific innovations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Requirements

BS degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent scientific discipline with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or MS degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of current GMP/GLP practices.
Experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), ProteinSimple Maurice, and/or Beckman PA800 plus CE.
Able to write standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, or protocols.
Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Proficiency with electronic laboratory systems (LIMS, ELN, LES, EMPOWER).
Strong troubleshooting abilities for instrumentation and test methods.
Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Perform quality control release and stability testing on drug substance and drug product using assays including but not limited to compendial methods, SEC, cIEF, CE-SDS, and CEX.
Contribute to method validation and/or transfers.
Perform data review and data verification of laboratory data for early-stage, late-stage, and commercial biologic programs.
Work with electronic laboratory systems such as LIMS, ELN, LES, and EMPOWER.
Troubleshoot instrumentation and test methods within QC jurisdiction as required.
Support Quality Control functions and lab management.
Write standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, or protocols.