Research Associate, Quality Control - Rotating Shift (Day/Night/Weekend) - Jobs in Strathcona

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For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.Job DescriptionThe Research Associate, Quality Control will support the ongoing manufacturing schedule.The position will provide Quality Control support in a 24/7 operation. Schedule will be a rotating, 12-hour shift that includes day/night/weekend hours.Job Responsibilities:- The Research Associate, Quality Control will conduct routine and non-routine analyses of raw materials, intermediates, and finished product samples.- Performs cleaning verification analysis and visual inspection for manufacturing equipment.- Applies knowledge of site procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) [e.g. ICH Q7].- Routinely uses software such as Empower, LIMS, MS Word, MS Excel.- Reviews analytical data and results of testing to ensure accuracy and compliance to appropriate specifications and protocols.- Participates in all group meetings and staff training sessions. May present data or prepare information for others to present.- Suggests improvements to laboratory test methods, procedures when noted.- Participates in weekly laboratory clean-up.- Performs simple preventative maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation.- Troubleshoots instrumentation and test methods.- Writes and executes protocols and reports.- Other duties as required.Required Qualifications:- Technical Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience; OR B.Sc. in Chemistry or Biology- Knowledge in HPLC, GC, titration, KF, NMR and other analytical techniques- Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skillsFor Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead has made the decision to require all Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. T he health of our employees, contractors, their loved ones, our partners and the communities and people we serve is a top priority. Vaccination is the most effective way currently available to deliver on that priority.The purpose of the vaccination requirement is to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and support the health and safety of our communities. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request an accommodation.