Job Description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

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 Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description

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, Cell Culture Ops, Global Raw Materials and Reagents Center of Excellence (GRM&R CoE). In this role you will be responsible for the cell bank manufacturing and release testing the cell banks, and equipment life cycle management within a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment.

Responsibilities:

• Under guidance and supervision perform routine QC cell bank manufacturing and release testing by following established procedures as written.
• Maintains instruments, by ensuring calibration and routine maintenance is performed in a timely manner.
• Supports and participates in laboratory OOS investigations, deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls related to cell banking as appropriate.
• Authors and revises Standard Operating Procedures.
• Compile data for trending or investigation purposes.
• 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.
• Additionally, 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/Western Blot, FT-IR, HPLC, LC-MS, PCR, UV and Fluorescence spectroscopy, enzyme assays, microbiological assays and other applicable methods for the testing of Raw Materials and Reagents.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree OR
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years’ experience in the biotech/biopharmaceutical setting OR
• AA Degree and 4 years’ experience in the biotech/biopharmaceutical setting OR
• High School Degree and 5 years’ experience in the biotech/biopharmaceutical setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding and experience operating within an GMP environment.
• Experience with mammalian cell cultures and aseptic techniques
• Experience with flow cytometry, ELISA and PCR based assays
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to keep track of multiple ongoing projects
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications

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

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The salary range for this position is: $78,455.00 - $101,530.00. Gilead 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.

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