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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.\nJoin Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.\nWe 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.\nJob Description\n**** NOTE: Overnight Shift ****\nShift schedule: Saturday 11:30 PM through Wednesday 10:00 AM.\nResponsibilities (include but are not limited to):\nPerform testing of raw materials, intermediates, and final products by following analytical methods: Cell based bioassays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA and qPCR assays.\n\nWork with internal and external resources to maintain lab in an optimal state.\n\nAssist with monitoring and trending data, complete routine record review of test data and related documents for in-process testing, drug substance and drug product release. Supply information to support generation of CoAs for product release.\n\nMaintains laboratory instruments for calibration and routine maintenance\n\nAuthor or revise SOPs, qualification/validation protocols and reports.\n\nAsist with lab investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results. Participate in determination of root cause for deviations related to analytical procedures.\n\nProvide updates at daily and weekly meetings.\n\nMonitor the GMP systems currently in place to ensure compliance with documented policies. Review proposed changes to systems, procedures, methods, and submissions to regulatory agencies, as appropriate.\n\nGather metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibility.\n\nPerform other duties as required.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\nMS Degree\n\nOR\nBachelor’s Degree 3+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience\n\nOR\nAA Degree and 5+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience\n\nOR\nHigh School Degree and 7+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nThorough knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes.\n\nIdentifying, writing, evaluating, and closing OOS’s and investigations.\n\nProficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nAbility to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel.\n\nWell versed in various analytical techniques such as Flow Cytometry, ELISAs, PCR, and cell bioassays and other applicable methods to the testing of biopharmaceuticals.\n\nWorking knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (21 CRF Part 11/210/211).\n\nPreferred: Experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.\n\nPotential shifts are Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday. Business need may require alternate work schedule.\n\nThe salary range for this position is: $92,820.00 - $120,120.00. 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:\nhttps://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing\n* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.\nKite 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.\nFor jobs in the United States:\nKite Pharmais 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, geneticinformation 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  for assistance.\nFor more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.\nNOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT\nYOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT\nKite 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.\nOur 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.\nKite Pharmaprovides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. 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