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QA Specialist III

Gilead Sciences INC · 🇺🇸 United States - California - Foster City

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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
  • What Gilead Sciences INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Sr QA Specialist, External Quality Biologics” (Industrial Engineers) in NJ: $129k–$129k, median $129k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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159 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

The US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).

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About the role

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   Job Responsibilities • Provides direct QA oversight of clinical small molecule drug substance and oral solid dosage (OSD) pilot plant manufacturing, warehouse, and is responsible for product disposition utilizing risk-based and phase appropriate approach. • Reviews and approves manufacturing documentation which may include batch records, product release documentation, deviations, investigations (i.e. OOS, OOT, atypical), CAPAs, change controls, protocols and reports. • Maintains accurate, complete, and timely (ALCOA) quality records in accordance with GMP and quality systems. • Supports QA team members in daily operations such as lot disposition and process improvement projects. • Participates in departmental and cross-functional projects, delivering assigned QA deliverables in compliance with quality systems. • Supports small to moderately complex process improvement projects. • Applies root cause analysis and uses risk-based thinking to support investigations and quality events. • Helps identify data trends, anomalies, and potential compliance risks and escalates appropriately. • Leads revisions of GMP documentation to support QA projects. • Creates metrics and reports as needed. • Supports regulatory inspections, internal audits, including preparation, execution, and observation response generation. • Assists junior staff with day-to-day tasks as an SME. • Authors, reviews SOP’s, protocols, reports and other GMP documentation. Knowledge: • Demonstrates proficiency in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). • Demonstrates proficiency in application of QA principles, concepts, industry practices, and standards. • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of FDA / EMEA standards and quality systems, and the interface with other functions like manufacturing, distribution and maintenance. • Demonstrates a basic understanding of six sigma, LEAN and root cause analysis tools used for identifying and correcting deviations • Demonstrates audit and investigation skills, and report writing skills. • Demonstrates strong verbal, technical writing and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Basic Qualifications: • 5+ years of relevant experience in a GMP environment related field and a BS or BA. OR • 3+ years of relevant experience and a MS. • Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred.   The salary range for this position is: $117,895.00 - $152,570.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compens

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