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Gilead Sciences, Inc.
  • Position Number: 2215732
  • Location: Edmonton, Canada
  • Position Type: Facilities Management


Metrologist - Analytical Instrumentation
Canada - Alberta - Edmonton

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gileads therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the companys five core values. Thats because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

Metrologist - Analytical Instrumentation

Gilead in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is seeking a motivated, professional, and experienced individual to assume the role of Metrologist in Gilead's Maintenance and Engineering department. Gilead is the largest pharmaceutical laboratory facility in Edmonton and houses a diverse range of analytical testing equipment. The modern laboratories contain hundreds of state-of the-art instruments, and the site Metrologists are the primary support group for this instrumentation.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, pays close attention to detail, and understands the details of working within a regulated environment. The Gilead Metrology group provides technical and administrative support for all scientific instrumentation at the site, so there is a strong focus on providing excellent customer service to all instrumentation users at the site. Addressing concerns, ensuring timely communication, and taking custody of issues in a professional and courteous manner are all critical for this position.

Specific Job Responsibilities

  • Performing routine calibrations, qualifications, preventative maintenance, and repairs on various analytical laboratory equipment including but not limited to: HPLC, GC, NMR, Titration, Balances, pH, FTIR, VKF, CKF, Conductivity Meter, Rotavap, LOD, & UV/Vis.
  • Supporting installation of new equipment and performing testing as per written protocols.
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment and software problems.
  • Dismantling and reassembling analytical laboratory instruments for purposes of repair and maintenance; initiating and completing repairs and adjustments as necessary.
  • Sending select equipment offsite for calibration or repair (external calibrations); initiating purchase requisitions as necessary.
  • Providing contractor support (day-to-day support including: contractor training records, PTW issuance, coordinating with QC and PDM to ensure systems are booked off and available, ensuring hardware is prepped prior to qualification, providing parts and tools support for onsite contractors, unpacking new equipment, new equipment bench setup, tabulating new equipment).
  • External contractor data package reviews and corrections to maintain GMP compliance.
  • Maximo database management: equipment record updating, work order compliance, and metrics.
  • Metrology parts and supplies inventory keeping: ordering, organizing, and maintaining.
  • Performing regular GMP documentation reviews and audits.
  • Writing and editing procedures and qualification protocols.
  • Adhering to established practices, policies, and procedures in a regulated laboratory environment.
  • Maintaining metrology documentation library: calibration and repair records, reference manuals, and new equipment documentation.
  • Providing general administrative support: scanning and archiving of metrology records (ACE, PTWs, EWRs, etc.).


Knowledge & Skills
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audience.


Required Education & Experience
  • A high school diploma and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
  • Work experience in a regulated laboratory under GMP or GLP guidelines.
  • Knowledge of maintenance systems, database systems, methods and procedures.


Preferred Experience
  • A post-secondary diploma or degree with Chemistry, Instrumentation, or general science experience preferred.


If this is not the right move for you now but remain interested in a career at Gilead Sciences please connect with us via our talent community: https://gilead.yello.co/external/form/24a8oU4jF5UL3CKq7lO_Cg

About Gilead

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.


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