Associate Scientist, Compound Management
Company: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Associate Scientist, Compound ManagementUnited States -
California - Foster CityGilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based
bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and
commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need.
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/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and
serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.Making an impact
on a global scaleInclusion is one of the company's five core
values. That's because we know that we are stronger and more
innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of
backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a
biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and
commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical
need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients
suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. When you join
Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people
to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a
mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values
inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is
constantly #CreatingPossibleAt Gilead, we strive to transform the
promise of science and technology into therapies that have the
power to cure, prevent or treat disease. As a research-based
biopharmaceutical company, we are revolutionizing healthcare by
bringing medicines to patients in the areas of HIV, AIDS, liver
diseases, hematology and oncology, and inflammation and respiratory
diseases.We are growing a diverse team of professionals and an
atmosphere of inclusion across departments. We need your unique
talents, expertise and background to help millions of people around
the world live healthier. Join a close community where every voice
is heard - where you can see and measure the results of your
contributions. Our values - integrity, inclusion, teamwork,
accountability and excellence - are evident in everything we
do.Associate Scientist - Compound Management - Discovery Sciences &
TechnologiesWe are seeking a dynamic and highly creative scientist
to join the Compound Management group to provide rapid, easy access
to compounds and perform assays to accelerate Gilead's drug
discovery efforts in Research. As part of the Discovery Sciences &
Technologies (DST) department we support lead identification and
lead characterization efforts. This position will be in the brand
new state of the art Research facility at the Foster City, CA
campus. This is a great opportunity for a lab scientist to use
their chemistry or biochemistry training to manage a large
inventory of compounds using an array of automation and
instrumentation. We work with cross-functional teams at multiple
sites within R&D as well as CRO's and collaborators externally.
Our group is highly collaborative, and we support all Gilead
research and exploratory projects across several therapeutic areas
including virology, inflammation, oncology and respiratory
disease.Essential Functions:The candidate will provide high quality
compound intake and request fulfillment with strong customer focus
in a core support area. This is a key requirement for everyone on
our team. They manage multiple assignments simultaneously and works
cross-functionally with colleagues. The candidate will utilize a
variety of automation, analytical software, and electronic
notebooks and work closely with scientists across Research. Team
members adhere to established protocols and are also sufficiently
skilled to navigate novel situations when they arise. Serves as a
subject matter expert to less experienced colleagues.Knowledge,
Experience and Skills:The successful candidate will
enthusiastically engage in hands-on workflows including weighing,
dissolution, compound storage/retrieval, and solid & liquid
dispensing. The candidate in this lab-based role should have a
strong background in Chemistry or Biochemistry. The candidate must
be driven, resourceful, and able to work independently and display
scientific curiosity and rigor. Excellent organizational skills in
management of data, and internal and external collaborations, are
essential. The candidate will participate in regular team meetings
and formulate conclusions and strategies moving forward within the
context of broader project goals. Teamwork and excellent verbal and
written communication skills are critical.Key Responsibilities:
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