For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.At Kite, we empower our leaders to step up, share ideas, listen, learn, and lead. We’re welcoming bright, diverse, and imaginative minds; we’re nurturing them to foster an environment of inclusion and growth where innovation is encouraged. We expect our people leaders to model that environment, and to focus on creating inclusion, developing talent, and enabling teams.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Scientist in our Disruptive Biology team. You will play a key role in developing innovative technology platforms for genetic engineering in primary immune cells. You will also contribute to the development of innovative manufacturing processes, and to the design of next generation cell therapies.ResponsibilitiesDesign and conducting experiments: average expected time at the bench 70%Optimize fit-for-purpose assays and develop new assaysDevelop innovative solutions to problemsAnalyze and interpret data. Record data in the format required by KiteCommunicate effectively research plans and results, in both oral and written form in team/cross-team meetingsKeeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developmentsCoordinate and prioritize tasks across multiple projects and different segments of the companyLocation: Foster CityBasic QualificationsAdvanced scientific degree (i.e. MD, PharmD, PhD) ORMaster’s Degree and 6 years of scientific experience ORBachelor’s Degree and 10 years of scientific experiencePreferred QualificationsEducation in immunology / cancer immunotherapy / cancer biologyExperience working with and engineering human T cells: viral transduction and transfection using different strategiesExperience in functional characterization of CAR-T: in vitro cytotoxicity, proliferation, cytokine production, cell signaling, activation, phenotype, differentiation and exhaustionProficiency in cell culture aseptic technique, experience with different types of immune and tumor cell linesIndependently design and implement experiments and develop and optimize fit-for-purpose assaysProficiency in multi-parameter flow and/or spectral cytometry including panel design, sample preparation and acquisition, antibody titration and data analysisExperience in synthetic biologyExperience in molecular and cellular biology techniques, including but not limited to ELISA based assays, Proquantum, Luminex and ddPCRDemonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving skills and time-management skills. Self-motivated, inspired to learn new concept and techniques independentlyAbility to analyze, interpret data and communicate effectively research plans and results, in both oral and written form in team/cross-team meetingsProficiency using the following software: FACSDiva, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, Excel, SnapGene, MSD Workbench. Proficiency with using genomic/bioinformatic databasesAbility to coordinate tasks across multiple projects and demonstrate prioritization and planning skills. Being able to work both independently and as a team. Willing to provide support and training to team members with their projects.Posses work ethic to learn and grow in an exciting work environment. Flexible to changes in project priorities depending on company needs.High degree of accuracy and attention to details and in record keeping#LI-ML1The salary range for this position is: $165,580.00 - $214,280.00. 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: * 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 . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at .For jobs in the United States:As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information 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. 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We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.SummaryLocation: United States - California - Foster CityType: Full time