Job Details
Job Title: Research Associate 1
Location: Foster City, CA
Duration: 6 months
Description:
Research Associate - Protein Therapeutics
Gilead Sciences currently has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated research associate to join our protein purification and QC group within the Protein Therapeutics Department. The successful candidate is expected to work independently and display professional judgment in all aspects of daily research and presentations. This person will work in collaboration with research project teams to generate and validate potential therapeutic proteins and surrogate tool molecules.
Responsibilities:
Perform protein purification, QC, and protein bank registration to support the preclinical development of biopharmaceutical programs across multiple therapeutic areas
Prepare technical reports, quantitative analyses, and summaries for entry into Excel, PPT, and ELN formats
Use good oral and written communication skills to relay scientific data
Actively participate in group meetings, present the results of one s work, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding presented material
Proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to challenges
Maintain awareness of cutting-edge technical developments and scientific knowledge and apply these where possible to improve process efficiency
Education and Experience:
BA/BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field with 0 - 2 years of knowledge, or experience with below listed characteristics and techniques for the position.
Required skills:
Strong background in protein sciences and protein biochemistry
Experience in purifying monoclonal antibodies, next generation biologics (e.g., bispecific antibodies, immunocytokines), or other recombinant proteins
Working knowledge of purification techniques including affinity, ion exchange, size exclusion, hydrophobic interaction chromatography using Akta Avant/Pure or BioRad NGC
Experience in analytical protein characterization techniques such as SEC-HPLC or UHPLC, SDS-PAGE, Endosafe
Ability to perform method development and write protocols
Detailed record-keeping is a must
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment
Must be team-oriented, professional, hard-working, and interested in learning new skills.
Nice to have skills:
Experience with other protein characterization technologies (DLS, SEC-MALS, LC/MS, IEX/HIC-HPLC) would be a strong plus
Experience in automated liquid handling systems would be a plus
Required Years of Experience: 0-2 years
Top 3 Required Skill Sets: Lab experience in academic or industry, multitasking, Hardworking/Team-Oriented
Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets: Protein purification, Protein characterization, working knowledge of AKTA Avant/PURE
Unique Selling Point of this role: Fast learner, multi-task, detailed oriented
Required Degree or Certification BA/BS in Biology, Chemistry or related fields