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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

Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. Join us in our mission!

Kite is seeking a highly motivated individual to join Kite as a QC Specialist I, Global Quality Control, to provide Quality Control support of Global Raw Materials and Reagents Center of Excellence (GRM&R CoE).  In this role you will be responsible for the testing, release, and characterization of raw material and reagents, within a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment.

Responsibilities

+ Under some guidance and supervision perform routine Raw Materials release testing by following established procedures as written.

+ Participates as needed in the testing of raw materials by following analytical methods compendial methods and/or analytical procedures such as, pH, Osmolality, Conductivity, LAL, Identity, ELISA, Gel Electrophoresis/Western Blot, FT-IR, HPLC, UPLC, UV and Fluorescence spectroscopy, enzyme assays, microbiological assays, bench chemistry methods including titration, colorimetry and other applicable methods for the testing of Raw Materials and Reagents.

+ Maintains instruments, by ensuring calibration and routine maintenance is performed in a timely manner.

+ Leads laboratory OOS investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change controls, as assigned.

+ Authors and revises Standard Operating Procedures.

+ Compile data for trending or investigation purposes or conduct research in regulatory guidance and peer-reviewed journals.

+ Performs GMP documentation with attention to detail.

+ Gathering of documentation and data entry.

+ Documentation and test record review.

+ Keeps laboratory area clean and ensures waste is properly disposed.

+ Keeps laboratory reagent and supply inventory.

+ Supports the department with other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

+ Master’s Degree and 0+ years’ experience in biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry OR

+ Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years’ experience in biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry OR

+ Associate’s Degree and 2+ years’ experience in biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry OR

+ High School and 5+ years’ experience in biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry

Preferred Qualifications

+ Strong understanding and experience operating within an GMP environment.

+ Working knowledge and understanding of analytical techniques to include HPLC, ELISAs, FTIR, UV and Fluorescence spectroscopy, Gel/ Western Blot, enzyme assays, microbiological assays, and other applicable methods to the testing of Raw Materials and Reagents within an GMP environment.

+ Working knowledge using bench chemistry methods such as titration and colorimetry.

+ Basic understanding of handling hazardous waste.

+ Strong experience leading OOS’s, CAPAs, change controls, deviations and laboratory investigations.

+ Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), GxP, pharmacopoeia, and regulatory requirements for testing pertaining to the pharmaceutical industry.

+ Exceptional attention to detail and ability to keep track of multiple ongoing projects

+ Experience writing, reviewing, or executing standard operating procedures, protocols, and reports.

+ Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and be adaptable to a dynamic and fast-paced environment

+ Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

+ Strong project and time management skills.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills

+ Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications

The salary range for this position is: $80,325.00 - $103,950.00. 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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Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster) poster.

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YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Kite Pharma will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.

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.

Kite Pharma 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.