At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
Manufacturing Tech III
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Manufacturing Tech III role is a junior-level position requiring practical knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures. Work typically involves routine tasks as well as basic analytical activities that require identifying relevant factors and recognizing deviations from standard practice. The role operates within defined procedures, applying specific technical principles and sound judgment to determine appropriate actions.
The position also requires cross‑training in at least two manufacturing processes such as filling, hydration, coating, granulation, or compression. Additionally, the individual may participate in cross‑functional teams as part of daily operations.
MANUFACTURING TECH III
• Performs moderately complex aseptic processing, dispensing, compaction, granulation, milling, coating.
• Reports line performance issues to Team Lead.
• Performs troubleshooting activities independently.
• Works on more complex manufacturing processes.
• Assembles, disassembles, and operates aseptic filling equipment and lyophilizers.
• Prepares equipment for sterilization.
• Operates autoclaves, ovens, vial washers, and depyrogenation equipment.
• Cleans tanks, equipment, and manufacturing areas.
• Creates and maintains documentation—logbooks, batch records, etc.
• Acts as point of contact during compliance audits.
• Operates drum coaters and compression equipment.
• Dispenses ingredients for batches.
• Performs MBR updates and documentation.
• Performs manual handling of products.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong knowledge of SOPs and Master Batch Records.
• Good verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and administrative tools.
• Experience working in controlled environments.
• Demonstrated capability in training others in manufacturing processes.
• Ability to organize complex operational activities.
• Relevant experience.
• HS Diploma required; FETAC level 6 certification preferred.
• Prior experience in a cGMP‑regulated industry required.
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
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What We Do
The way we see it, the impossible is not impossible. It’s simply what hasn’t been achieved yet. For more than 30 years, we’ve pursued it, chased it down, tackled it for answers and surrounded it for a way in. We have worked tirelessly to bring forward medicines for life-threatening diseases.
Creating Possible drives everything we do. It’s evident in our mission and core values. This is how we built a culture of excellence that is fueled by a passion for improving lives of people around the world.
For us, nothing is impossible – because of the people we work with, the communities we stand with and the partners we push forward with. Our ~12,000 employees band together through science, grit, compassion and courage to prove the impossible wrong.
At Gilead, the tangible results of your contributions are evident. Where every individual matters. Where all employees can enhance their skills through ongoing development. And where we start every day with one question: “What’s next?”
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