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 Sr Research Associate II, Process development - Foster City, California, United States

   
Job information
Posted by: Gilead Sciences 
Hiring entity type: Biotech and Pharmaceuticals 
Work authorization: Existing work authorization required for United States
Position type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: ******
Benefits:
Relocation: Not specified 
Position functions: Health - Research
Project Manager
 
Travel: Minimal 
Accept candidates: in same country 
Languages: English - Fluent
 
Minimum education: Bachelor Degree 
Minimum years experience:
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover letter: No cover letter requested
Job code: 1555 / Latpro-1822866 
Date posted: Nov-18-2009
State, Zip: California, Zip not provided

Description

Specific Responsibilities:
Organic synthesis
Conduct route scouting, reaction screening, and scale-up activities toward important development compounds;
Participate in project teams and regularly communicate thoughts, ideas and results
Optimize chemical reactions, isolations, separations, purifications and crystallizations;
Use techniques such as HPLC, TLC and NMR to monitor reactions and assess purity;
Document and present results.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
Independently plans and executes assigned experiments that support routine research activities and project goals. Demonstrates and applies advanced level of understanding project goals and methods. Selects appropriate methods and techniques in performing experiments. May contribute to the development of project strategy. Collaborates with supervisory personnel to develop routine research methods. Works cross-functionally within organization to achieve common goals.

Recommends alternatives, researches new methods and techniques and may proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems. Participates in group meetings. Presents results of work, interprets data, draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work. May act as a resource for other research personnel within the project. Works with minimal supervision on projects of moderate to complex scope.


Requirements

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

Typically requires a BS degree in discipline related to the specific nature of research being conducted, and minimum 4 years of relevant experience or a MS degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to participate in highly effective teams.

Requires ability to use common tools for effective scientific communication within the company. Demonstrates ability to recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret experimental outcomes. Develops skills in data analysis and ability to evaluate quality of data.

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