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Post-Doctoral Scientist Analytical Operations

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Foster City, CA
Start date
Feb 2, 2023

Job Details

Post-Doctoral Scientist Analytical Operations
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Job Description


Post-Doctoral Scientist - Analytical Operations

Summary:

The Analytical Operations Group is looking for a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Scientist to pursue cutting-edge research and development work to establish a comprehensive strategy for in vitro dissolution test methods for oral and injectable drug products.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will initiate an independent research project to lead development of compendial (USP Type 2 and 4 apparatus), modified compendial and non-compendial biorelevant or clinically relevant dissolution testing methods to enable process and formulation development. In this role, you will also provide expertise in PBBM and PBPK modeling towards IVIVC development using software packages such as GastroPlus, Simcyp, SimBiology or Stella. The expectation is that this work will result in novel contributions to support formulation development by elucidating drug release kinetics using solid- and solution-state characterization tools (such as UV-Vis Spectroscopy, DLS, PLM, SEM, DSC and XRD); present studies internally and publish findings in leading scientific journals and conferences The selected candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment at Gilead through a 2-year term, with an option to extend an additional third year. It also provides access to world class research facilities and the opportunity to leverage expertise and resources across multiple functional areas at Gilead.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Candidate should possess a Doctoral degree and have a strong background in pharmaceutical development, chemical engineering, chemistry, or life science-related field.
  • Qualified candidates must have at least one first author paper published or accepted in a peer-reviewed journal.
  • Experience applying PBBM/PBPK models using programs such as GastroPlus and Simcyp.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in biorelevant/bioprotective dissolution method development
  • Knowledge of formulation assessment using in vitro analytical tools such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, DLS, PLM, SEM, DSC and XRD
  • A successful track record of peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations
  • Knowledge of commercially available tools to predict physicochemical and ADME properties of drug molecules
  • Previous success working effectively in a multidisciplinary, highly matrixed environment
  • Excellent decision-making, written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to think critically, plan and execute experiments independently, and contribute in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment


Keywords: Post Doc Fellow, Post Doc Fellowship, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Post Doctorate, Postdoc, Post-Doctoral Scientist

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Company

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe and Australia.
 

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