Senior Research Associate, Medicinal Chemistry
Company: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: January 17, 2023
Job Description:
Senior Research Associate, Medicinal ChemistryUnited 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 For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please log
onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.Job
DescriptionAs a Senior Research Associate, you will join a
cross-functional research team whose goal is to discover curative
medicines for life-threatening diseases. With state-of-the-art
research facilities and a team of experienced scientists who are
passionate about discovering drugs, the Medicinal Chemistry group
at Gilead empowers every chemist to take part in the act of
invention. In a 1:1 reporting structure, Senior Research Associates
collaborate with their scientific mentor to design and efficiently
synthesize molecular targets for evaluation as potential drug
candidates. In addition to developing custom syntheses, you will be
responsible for generating molecular designs by interpreting and
integrating biological data. Interactions with colleagues in
biology and other disciplines offer new avenues for development and
are facilitated through team meetings where all levels of the
department join discussions and contribute ideas. 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 - Being Here Matters.Responsibilities and Skills:
- Independently plan and execute multi-step synthetic sequences
toward key target molecules, using appropriate purification and
compound characterization techniques
- Maintain a high level of scientific integrity and laboratory
safety
- Use data from other functional areas including biology and drug
metabolism to generate hypotheses and design new targets to test
these hypotheses
- Apply independent thinking to resolve synthetic and chemical
biology challenges
- Recommend alternatives, research new methods and techniques and
proactively seek out others to discuss potential solutions to
problems
- Plan and select appropriate methods and techniques for
performing experiments
- Analyze and accurately record data using Electronic Laboratory
Notebooks
- Participate in and present results at team meetings and the
department level
- Demonstrate good verbal communication and interpersonal
skillsQualifications:
- BS with 2+ years of experience or MS degree in Organic
Chemistry with 0+ years of relevant industrial experience with
synthetic organic chemistry
- Experience planning and executing multi-step synthetic
sequences on small and large scale
- Familiarity with modern chromatographic and analytical
techniques, including flash chromatography, HPLC, LCMS and NMR
- Familiarity with ChemDraw and literature searching software
(SciFinder or Reaxys)
- Strong desire to work in multi-disciplinary teams, learn new
skills and proactively solve problemsFor jobs in the United
States: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 for assistance.Following
extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business
implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead
has made the decision to require all U.S., Canada, Australia,
Singapore, and Hong Kong employees and contractors to receive the
COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. "Full vaccination"
is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or
two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone
unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held
religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents
them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.
For more information about equal employment opportunity
protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster. NOTICE:
EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND
MEDICAL LEAVE ACT PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION Our
environment respects individual differences and recognizes each
employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce
reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up
our growing team.Gilead provides a work environment free of
harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support
individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.For
Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please log onto your
Internal Career Site to apply for this job.
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