QC Chemist III
Gilead Sciences
July 02, 2026
On-site
La Verne, CA
Operations
Job Description
This role is a lab-based quality control position in La Verne, CA responsible for GMP release and stability testing for drug substance and drug product samples in the biologics laboratory.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality control release and stability testing on drug substance and drug product for product quality assays, including 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.
Essential Duties and Job Functions
- Knowledge of current cGMPs and GLPs.
- Work with electronic laboratory systems (LIMS, ELN, LES, EMPOWER).
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and test methods within QC jurisdiction.
- Support Quality Control functions and lab management.
- Communicate ideas, project goals, and results across cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated and organized.
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
- Learn/apply GMP/GLP practices.
- Experience with HPLC, ProteinSimple Maurice, and/or Beckman PA800 plus CE.
- Ability to write SOPs, test methods, or protocols.
- Quality mindset; Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Work independently and in a team; strong communication/interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Basic Qualifications
- BS in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent with 4+ years relevant experience.
OR MS with 2+ years relevant experience and advanced knowledge of current GMP/GLP practices.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated)
- Salary range: $92,820.00 - $120,120.00. Eligible for discretionary annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility varies), paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application Instructions
- Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
This role is a lab-based quality control position in La Verne, CA responsible for GMP release and stability testing for drug substance and drug product samples in the biologics laboratory.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality control release and stability testing on drug substance and drug product for product quality assays, including 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.
Essential Duties and Job Functions
- Knowledge of current cGMPs and GLPs.
- Work with electronic laboratory systems (LIMS, ELN, LES, EMPOWER).
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and test methods within QC jurisdiction.
- Support Quality Control functions and lab management.
- Communicate ideas, project goals, and results across cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated and organized.
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
- Learn/apply GMP/GLP practices.
- Experience with HPLC, ProteinSimple Maurice, and/or Beckman PA800 plus CE.
- Ability to write SOPs, test methods, or protocols.
- Quality mindset; Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Work independently and in a team; strong communication/interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Basic Qualifications
- BS in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent with 4+ years relevant experience.
OR MS with 2+ years relevant experience and advanced knowledge of current GMP/GLP practices.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated)
- Salary range: $92,820.00 - $120,120.00. Eligible for discretionary annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility varies), paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application Instructions
- Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.