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Job Description

Senior Research Associate I, Analytical Operations

Gilead Sciences in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional capable of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment. The successful candidate will assume a full-time employment role in the capacity of Senior Research Associate I, Analytical Operations in Gilead Alberta’s Analytical Operations department.

This is a key business role within Analytical Development. This individual will support clinical and commercial projects. The Sr. Research Associate I will support method development, validation, and transfer activities, as well as to provide timely analytical support to Process Development.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Plans and executes assigned experiments that support development activities and project goals.

• Selects appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments.

• Develops analytical methods.

• Recommends alternatives, researches new methods and techniques and proactively seeks out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems.

• Participates in group meetings. Presents results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.

• Uses good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to provide insight into the processes used to achieve results of assigned tasks.

• Recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret experimental outcomes.

• Continues to develop skills in data analysis and ability to evaluate quality of data.

• Trains new analysts on specific analytical techniques.

• Writes and revises test methods, reports and memos.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Previous experience conducting and analyzing data for analytical methods such as UPLC/HPLC, Dissolution, KF titration, GC, DSC/TGA, particle size, XRPD, disintegration, etc.

• Excellent technical and laboratory skills to execute analyses efficiently and reliably in GMP regulated analytical environments

• Strong working knowledge of cGMP and quality control (QC)

• Deep understanding of experimentation and data analysis using Empower software (Version III)

• Working knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office LIMS, LabX, electronic notebooks, Trackwise, etc.

• Demonstrates effective time management skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external clients, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

• Demonstrates the ability to clearly and concisely present/explain testing and analysis results to multiple internal audiences

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of skill levels and experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; OR a Master's Degree

• Knowledge in HPLC, GC, titration, KF, and laboratory investigation support

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