Cell Therapy Specialist I - $8,000* Sign On

职位描述

Kite is seeking a highly motivated individual with cell culture experience to work on innovative T cell therapy for cancer treatment. The Cell Therapy Specialist will be responsible for cell culture media preparation, cell processing and cell expansion in a cGMP clinical manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all tasks associated with the manufacture of clinical product following batch records and SOPs
• Work as part of a small team to execute GMP runs in close collaboration with Product Sciences and Quality
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures, batch records, deviations and change controls
• Successfully troubleshoot processing and equipment issues
• Other duties as assigned 

Basic Qualifications: 

• High School degree with 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, or biotech/pharma industry OR
• AA degree with 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, or biotech/pharma industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 2+ years of cGMP experience in a manufacturing pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment
• Cell culture processing experience
• Previous experience with cell therapy products
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing of biotechnology products, aseptic processing, cell culture products
• Strict adherence to SOPs and cGMP regulations, the ability to accurately complete documentation associated with clinical or commercial manufacturing
• Excellent aseptic/sterile techniques and prior experience with cell culture, cell culture equipment including Wave bioreactors
• Experience with handling and propagation of human primary cells, including T cells
• Experience with working in a clean room environment (ISO 8, ISO 7, ISO 5)
• Excellent skill in Microsoft word, Excel and data analysis
• Ability to think critically, and demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Ability to work off-shift and long hours as needed
• Ability to lift over 30 lbs.
• Ability to work standing/walking for several hours

*This Position qualifies for a $8,000 Sign-on Bonus, $4,000 payable within 30 days of start date and $4,000 payable following 6 months of continuous employment. Payments are subject to a 1-year repayment agreement from date of payment issue. Applies to external hires only.