Senior Research Associate, Analytical Operations
Gilead Sciences
August 21, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Conduct GMP testing for raw materials, raw material intermediates, in-process control, and cleaning samples in support of pilot plant manufacturing.
- Test method feasibility for drug product pilot plant cleaning samples.
- Analyze samples using analytical techniques including UPLC/HPLC, Gas Chromatography, Ion Chromatography, Dissolution, Karl Fischer, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Particle Size Distribution, X-Ray Powder Diffraction, UV-Vis spectroscopy, etc.
- Participate in laboratory housekeeping; report concerns to a laboratory lead and/or manager.
- Perform verification and data review to ensure compliance with SOPs, test methods, specifications, and protocols.
- Author/Review laboratory investigation records, deviations, and CAPA.
- Provide on-the-job training of analytical techniques and/or GMP training to new hires or junior staff.
- Write/Revise protocols, methods, SOPs, and reports.
- Lead projects and support cross-functional activities (e.g., instrument/system upgrades, method validation).
- Conduct GMP testing for release, stability, and method transfer for clinical drug substances and products.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert; assess pharmacopeial changes; support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field and 2+ years of experience OR
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field with 0+ industry experience.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Salary range: $94,945.00 - $122,870.00; may be eligible for discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application Instructions:
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
- Conduct GMP testing for raw materials, raw material intermediates, in-process control, and cleaning samples in support of pilot plant manufacturing.
- Test method feasibility for drug product pilot plant cleaning samples.
- Analyze samples using analytical techniques including UPLC/HPLC, Gas Chromatography, Ion Chromatography, Dissolution, Karl Fischer, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Particle Size Distribution, X-Ray Powder Diffraction, UV-Vis spectroscopy, etc.
- Participate in laboratory housekeeping; report concerns to a laboratory lead and/or manager.
- Perform verification and data review to ensure compliance with SOPs, test methods, specifications, and protocols.
- Author/Review laboratory investigation records, deviations, and CAPA.
- Provide on-the-job training of analytical techniques and/or GMP training to new hires or junior staff.
- Write/Revise protocols, methods, SOPs, and reports.
- Lead projects and support cross-functional activities (e.g., instrument/system upgrades, method validation).
- Conduct GMP testing for release, stability, and method transfer for clinical drug substances and products.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert; assess pharmacopeial changes; support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field and 2+ years of experience OR
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field with 0+ industry experience.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Salary range: $94,945.00 - $122,870.00; may be eligible for discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application Instructions:
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.