
Cell Therapy Specialist I
United States - California - Santa MonicaManufacturing Operations & Supply ChainRegularJob Description
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
Basic Qualifications
AA degree with 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, or biotech/pharma industry
OR
High School degree with 2+ 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
· Ability to lift over 30 lbs
· Ability to work standing/walking for several hours