Associate Scientist - Analytical Development Cell Therapy

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Job Description

Kite is seeking a highly motivated individual with analytical development and sample testing experience, to support an innovative cell therapy pipeline. The successful candidate will join the Analytical Testing and Logistics (ATL) team in Analytical Development and be responsible for reagent release and sample testing. The individual in the role will perform flow cytometry, immunoassay, cell culture, molecular assays, analyze and review experimental data, and carefully document work.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Critical reagent preparation and release procedures to enable consistent reagent supply and method performance

• Coordinate with Analytical Development teams on prioritizing reagent preparation and release

• Tracking reagent and cell bank inventory, providing cross-training, user training on instruments, sample analysis and data analysis

• Assist in reagent and method troubleshooting, as necessary

• Contribute to analytical activities that support product understanding

• Use good documentation practices (GDP) to document laboratory activities and ensure data integrity

• Maintain accurate documentation of work and studies in an ELN

• Assist in developing technical reports, writing, reviewing and editing technical documents

• Maintain, calibrate and operate analytical equipment and instruments

• Assist with laboratory administrative duties, including the maintenance of 5S

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned to reflect changes in business model

Requirements

• MS/MA in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or related discipline with 3+ years of related experience or
• BA/BS in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or related discipline with 5+ years of related experience or
• HS Diploma with 11+ years of related experience, will also be considered

Additional Qualifications

• 2+ years flow cytometry/ELISA in academia or industry, including 4+ color flow cytometry experience

• Technical expertise in instrument troubleshooting and proficiency with flow cytometry software such as FlowJo, FACSDiva, CytExpert etc.

• Basic immunology knowledge, hands on experience in cell culture, knowledge in PCR, ELISA and cell sorting

• Previous experience with cell therapy products, is a plus

• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with JMP, is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a matrix environment

• Ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally in a matrix environment

The salary range for this position is: $112,710.00 - $145,860.00. 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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