Cell Therapy Specialist I

Job 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