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Job 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. Would you like to join us in this mission?

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Quality Control professional reporting to the Manager of Quality Control Microbiology. You will work with the Quality team in supporting our efforts in this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and refinement of methodologies for microbiological testing, etc.

• Develop, write, implement, review qualification/validation protocols and reports.

• Project lead (or support) in Tech Transfer, and lead validation of microbiological methods and automation in QC.

• Lead the implementation Method Suitability Testing (MST) protocols for Microbiology assays.

• Lead, develop, and implement multiple simultaneous projects that are complex and technically demanding through significant interactions with internal staff and external experts.

• Draft laboratory investigations, deviations, CAPAs and support troubleshooting associated with QC Microbiology responsibilities identified through GMP manufacturing and QC support processes.

• Monitor the GMP systems currently in place to ensure compliance with documented policies.

• Lead teams to support deviations, investigations, CAPAs and change control activities and Laboratory Investigations/OOS.

• Manage global change controls and annual report data from QC Microbiology.

• Assist in establishing user requirements for purchase and qualification of Kite’s QC microbiology equipment and materials/reagents.

• Implements protocols for the qualification and re-qualification of new and current instrumentation, and review qualification/validation protocols and reports.

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

• Develop, revise and review SOPs, test methods and work instructions.

• Assist in the preparation of dossiers and data packages for interactions between Kite and Regulatory agencies.

• Support and participate in regulatory agency inspections.

• Identify and lead teams for lean improvement activities.

• Up to 10% domestic travel

• Additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s and 3+ years of Pharma experience OR

• Bachelor’s and 5+ years of Pharma experience OR

• Associate and 7+ years of Pharma experience OR

• High School Diploma/GED and 9+ years of Pharma experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced in cell and gene therapy.

• 10 years of experience in Quality Control Microbiology.

• Excellent background in microbiological testing and sound knowledge of sterility, bioburden, and endotoxin testing’s scientific principles.

• Excellent working knowledge of GMP.

• Experience in validating various QC Microbiology methods.

• Comfortable in a exciting small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.

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

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The salary range for this position is: $104,805.00 - $135,630.00. 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.