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
• Work with flexible schedule, and work overtime as needed

Basic Qualifications: 

• AA degree and 1+ years’ experience in manufacturing, or pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry OR
• High School degree and 2+ years’ of experience in manufacturing, or pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift over 30 lbs.
  • Stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, climb, and or reach for 75% of a shift

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of cGMP experience in a manufacturing pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment
• Cell culture processing experience
• 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
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work standing/walking for several hours