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.
At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.
We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Quality Control Ops Specialist I reporting to the QC analytical Sr Manager. You will work with the Quality team in supporting our efforts in this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy.
As a QC Operations Specialist I at Gilead/Kite you will ...
- Perform drug substance lot release, in‑process, and stability testing in a GMP environment, including PCR, cell‑based assays, flow cytometry and RVV/LVV stability testing.
- Execute routine laboratory testing in a GMP environment and accurately document results using KLIMS, demonstrating the ability to navigate the system effectively.
- Perform routine sampling and sample management activities, including sample aliquoting, shipping, and external submissions, while maintaining sample integrity, traceability, and chain of custody.
- Manage daily sample and reagent operations, including inventory control, organization, and traceability in compliance with GMP/GDP requirements.
- Conduct laboratory maintenance activities, including biosafety cabinet (BSC) cleaning, equipment cleaning, general lab upkeep, media preparation, reagent ordering, and laboratory stocking.
- Adhere to all GMP and GDP standards, site procedures, and safety requirements to ensure compliance and data integrity.
- Serve as a signed‑off reviewer for assigned documentation in accordance with training.
- Assist in the execution of validation and verification activities following approved protocols and procedures.
- Support quality system activities, including assistance with deviations, CAPAs, change actions, and other quality records under supervision.
- Assist in the assembly and maintenance of data trending reports, including Quality Control Metrics to support continuous improvement and compliance monitoring.
- Participate in and support training activities, including completion of required training and assistance with training documentation as needed.
- Support document revision activities with appropriate oversight.
- Capability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Basic qualifications:
2+ yrs BS/BA;
0 yrs MS/MA
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.
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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.
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Kite Pharma provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
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