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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

We are actively searching for a Quality Control Laboratory Operations Specialist I to join our Quality team in our start-of-the-art Frederick, MD facility.

**NOTE: shift is* _Wed-Sat 0700-0530_ __*

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates and final products by following analytical methods: Cell based bioassays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA and qPCR assays.

• Work with internal and external resources to maintain lab in an optimal state.

• Assist 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.

• Maintains laboratory instruments for calibration and routine maintenance

• Author or revise SOPs, qualification/validation protocols and reports.

• Asist with lab investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results. Participate in determination of root cause for deviations related to analytical procedures. 　

• Provide updates at daily and weekly meetings.

• Monitor 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.

• Gather metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibility.

• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree OR

• AA Degree and 2+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience OR

• High School Degree and 3+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes. 　

• Identifying, writing, evaluating, and closing OOS’s and investigations.

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications.

• Thorough written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel.

• Well versed in various analytical techniques such as Flow Cytometry, ELISAs, PCR, and cell bioassays and other applicable methods to the testing of biopharmaceuticals.

• Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (21 CRF Part 11/210/211).

• Preferred: Experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.

• Potential shifts are Sunday – Wednesday or Wednesday – Saturday. Business need may require alternate work schedule, such as swing shift hours.

Does this sound like you? If so, apply today!

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The salary range for this position is: $67,915.00 - $87,890.00. 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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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.