Job Description
Senior Research Associate in the Biologics Pivotal & Commercial Cell Culture Process Development function will execute cell culture process laboratory experiments for Gilead biologics entities during pivotal development (phases II/III, commercial).
Key Responsibilities:
· Plan and execute experiments to support cell culture process optimization and characterization during pivotal development phases.
· Support cell culture platform development and pilot plant operations as needed.
· Maintain a state-of-the-art cell culture process development laboratory, including equipment upkeep and consumables management.
· Ensure high-quality and timely documentation of data in electronic laboratory notebooks.
· Collect, analyze, and visualize data from laboratory experiments.
· Present results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.
· Participates in the equipment maintenance and continued improvement of lab and data handling best practices.
· Adhere to department budget, all trainings, regulatory compliance, and safety requirements.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
· B.S. with 2+ years or M.S. with 0+ years in a relevant scientific discipline (bioengineering, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering).
· Hands-on laboratory operations experience including shake flask, high-throughput bioreactor, bench scale bioreactor, and pilot scale cultures.
· Excellent communication, technical writing, presentation skills and aptitude for creative problem solving.
· Demonstrated ability to collaborate, work in a team setting, and influence cross-functionally.