Senior Manufacturing Technician I

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

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.  As a Senior Manufacturing Technician at Gilead, you are critical to maintaining GMP compliance, safety, and operational continuity.

Schedule:

This role is a swing shift position that involves 12-hour shifts. This team works a day shift and overnight shift rotation. Ability to work this schedule is a requirement of the position.

Responsibilities:

Maintains a tidy and safe working area.

Works on manufacturing and packaging of Gilead products.

Works on routine assignments following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Master Batch Records and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

Works in conjunction with other Manufacturing Technicians under the guidance of a Team Leader and the Manufacturing Manager. Performs specific unit tasks on reactors, centrifuges and driers.

Cleans (manually and CIP) and assembles equipment for production.

Cleans manufacturing areas, including walls, ceilings and floors.

Complies with all established SOPs in performance of job. Adheres consistently to cGMPs. Complies with all safety-related procedures and practices personally and in area.

Interacts with department members to ensure production proceeds as scheduled.

Receives well defined instructions on routine work, and detailed instructions on new assignments.

Follows written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Master Batch Records.

Requirements:

High school diploma (or equivalent) and 3+ years of relevant, industry experience OR

Associates (or equivalent) and 2+ years of relevant, industry experience OR

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 0 years of experience required

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.