QC Microbiology Tech I
Gilead Sciences
Summary
Shift: Sunday through Wednesday, 12:00 PM–10:30 PM
Job description
Job Description
Shift: Sunday through Wednesday, 12:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms
- Collect water samples to ensure all samples collected per schedule and tested on time
- Perform microbiological assays such as Gram Stain, Endotoxin, Sterility, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion, Bioburden and Plate Reading
- Data entry and trend data as needed and prepare slides for management
- Routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab spaces
Responsibilities (included but are not limited to)
- Works under close and frequent direction of supervisor
- Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms
- Collect water samples to ensure all samples collected per schedule and tested on time
- Perform microbiological assays such as Gram Stain, Endotoxin, Sterility, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion, Bioburden and Plate Reading
- Aid in filing/archiving of test records
- Data entry and trend data as needed and prepare slides for management
- Assist in investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results, address and manage deviations related to micro procedures
- Routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab spaces
- Learns how to troubleshoot and remediate basic microbiological testing-related issues
- Helps maintain a safe work environment by working in accordance with all safety SOPs
- Ensuring assigned tasks are completed on time, while adhering to operational standards and regulatory requirements
- Helps keep lab operations clean and inspection ready
- Additional duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- 1+ year of relevant experience and a High School diploma
- Cell therapy experience: 1+ year preferred
Requirements
- 1+ year of relevant experience
- High School diploma
- Cell therapy experience (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Discretionary Stock-Based LTI
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a leading American biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, California, that specializes in researching, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines for life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1987, Gilead has grown into a global healthcare leader with approximately 17,600 employees worldwide. The company's primary therapeutic focus areas include HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C), oncology, inflammation, and respiratory diseases. Gilead is renowned for its groundbreaking antiviral therapies, including Sovaldi and Harvoni for hepatitis C, and its comprehensive portfolio of HIV treatments such as Truvada, Atripla, and Biktarvy. The company also developed Veklury (remdesivir) for COVID-19 treatment. Gilead operates as a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ (GILD) and is a component of both the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 100 indices. Through strategic acquisitions like Kite Pharma and Immunomedics, Gilead has expanded into cell therapy and oncology, demonstrating its commitment to advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes globally.