Lab Ops Technician II

Job Description

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We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.

Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

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 Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Lab Ops Tech II of Quality Control Analytical team in our commercial cell therapy production center located in El Segundo, CA.

This is a swing shift position working Sun-Wed, 1:30PM – 12:00AM

Responsibilities:

• Perform QC sample receipt, processing and distribution for testing and
• storage
• Maintain, calibrate and operate equipment and instruments supporting cell bioassays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA and PCR assays
• Work with internal resources to maintain lab in an optimal state
• Track inventory of lab supplies and materials
• Troubleshoot fairly standard issues and identify when a deviation from standard process occurs
• Gather metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibility
• Data entry and review
• Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, final products and stability samples by executing analytical methods (bioassays )
• Support generation of CoAs for product release
• Support investigations regarding out of specification (OOS ) results, Out of Trend (OOT ) events and any other unexpected event related to the laboratory
• Monitor the GMP systems currently in place to ensure compliance with documented policies
• Additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate and 1+ years of relevant experience OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in biotechnology or related field with Quality Control experience
• Working knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes
• Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (21 CRF Part 11/210/211)
• Experience in one or more analytical techniques such as Flow Cytometry, ELISAs, and PCR
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications
• Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

Does this sound like you? If so, apply today!

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The salary range for this position is: $54,655.00 - $70,730.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.

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