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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

This position works in activities associated with the sanitation of controlled areas in accordance with company procedures and cGMP’s. The incumbent will follow all applicable company SOP’s and policies. To ensure aseptic and sanitary conditions are maintained. Appropriate room and equipment records are neat and accurate, and that professional behavior is displayed within the controlled areas. The Operator plays a critical role in assuring sanitary conditions of the controlled areas are maintained.

Kite Pharma is seeking a **third shift Micro-Cleaner to perform cGMP cleaning requirements and sterile and non-sterile garment stocking for our 18,000 square foot ISO Class Rooms and Controlled Non-Classified Lab Areas** . This position is located at our El Segundo, California facility.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Performs sanitary cleaning activities as defined by established operating procedures and as directed by Manager/Supervisor.

+ Perform sterile and non-sterile stocking, staging and shifting (FIFO) of re-usable garments for multiple gowning rooms.

+ Maintains accurate and complete records.

+ Attend and complete all training required by Company SOPs, procedures and policies.

+ Maintains accurate and complete inventory of cleaning supplies ensuring supplies are never depleted.

+ Reviews and provides signatory signoff of documentation.

+ Provides accurate and complete assistance to other Departments as needed.

+ Works in a safe and effective manner in accordance with all company, state and federal rules and regulations.

+ Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.

+ Embrace the QUALITY culture.

Basic Qualifications:

+ High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience OR

+ Associate’s Degree with 1+ year of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Clean Room sanitization experience or cGMP operational experience a plus.

+ Ability to strictly adhere to the Company’s rules, regulations, and operating procedures as they apply to the position and general employment.

+ Ability to work in a clean room environment where Biohazardous & Hazardous waste are handled and removed daily.

+ Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

+ Ability to work in a manner consistent with the Company's core values of Integrity, Inclusion, Teamwork, Accountability and Excellence.

+ Ability to read, write and comprehend documents in Standard English such as Standard Operating Procedures, manufacturing schedules, operating manuals, and company & safety policies.

+ Ability to work overtime and holidays as needed.

+ A strong work ethic and demonstrated dependability and timeliness.

+ Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment.

+ Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.

+ Physically capable to don and wear cleanroom/protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, and protective gloves. PPE are essential for the health and safety of employees.

+ Perform operations within an ISO Class clean rooms.

+ Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

+ Ability to squat, bend, kneel, and or reach for 80% of a shift.

+ Ability to stand, walk, and/or move about for 80% of a shift.

The salary range for this position is: $55,930.00 - $72,380.00. 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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Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Change The World With Us

Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every day, we aim to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work.

We are creating Kite together, with the recognition that the best teams are built by the best people. We maintain an attitude of curiosity, and creativity with each challenge as we develop a new market for cancer therapies. We appreciate and respect one another, and most importantly, we don’t take success for granted.

While we’ve come a long way to make what others viewed as impossible, possible, we know one thing is certain. Today is just the beginning.