Quality Assurance Specialist I

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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.
 

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Job Description
 

This role requires working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team on tasks that are semi-routine in nature where action and initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations. Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required. Must be detail orientated, organized and able to complete multiple tasks through planning and prioritization.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated person who demonstrates the ability to learn new knowledge quickly and resolve problems effectively. 

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs Quality Assurance tasks that supports GMP-compliant operations in an API manufacturing facility.

• Drafts technical documents, such as specifications and operating instructions, based upon information provided by other departments, standard procedures, and quality requirements.

• Performs detailed reviews of documentation related to GMP activities.

• Routes, tracks and completes documents in the electronic document systems and ensures that entries are accurate and current.

• Updates and maintains various databases as needed. Assists with the issuance and maintenance of controlled documents.

• Types, scans/copies, distributes/retrieves, and files controlled documents and records as required.

• Maintains programs and processes to ensure high quality products and compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives based on international regulations and industry best practices.

• Prioritizing tasks to ensure the critical tasks are completed on time and meet requirements. 

• Participates in site inspection readiness and the site internal audit program, including site walkthroughs.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

• a MS or MA degree in a scientific area and 0+ years OR

• A BS or BA degree in a scientific area and 2+ years OR

• High school diploma and minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Must be able to think critically and creatively, be able to work independently, determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems, and have strong organizational and planning skills.

• Demonstrates excellent communication (verbal and technical writing) skills and strong interpersonal skills.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.