Kite Pharma · 4 hours ago
QC Microbiology Tech I - GMP
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$56K/yr - $72K/yr
1+ years expKite Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to curing cancer through innovative therapies. They are seeking a motivated QC Microbiology Technician to support quality control microbiological testing in their new commercial cell therapy production center in El Segundo, CA.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms
Collect water samples to ensure all sample collected per schedule and tested on time
Perform and review microbiological assays such as Gram Stain, Endotoxin, Sterility, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion, Bioburden and Plate Reading
Perform and review visual inspection of final product
Data entry and trend data as needed and prepare slides for management
Assist in investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results, address and manage deviations related to micro procedures
Routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab spaces
Review and approve all final product release test results
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
AA Degree and 1+ years' experience in Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring OR
High School Degree and 2+ years' experience in Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring
Preferred
Experience in the application of microbiological techniques such as environmental air monitoring, water testing, surface monitoring
Experience in aseptic techniques and clean room operations
Ability to gown for entry into Aseptic core and supporting areas, and lift approximately 25 lbs
Ability to pass vision exam for visual inspection
Knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes for commercial manufacturing
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
Ability to be flexible with schedule, and work overtime as needed
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Kite Pharma
Kite Pharma is a biotechnology company that designs and develops immune-based therapies to treat cancer indications.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$335.38MKey Investors
Alta Partners
2017-08-28Acquired
2015-12-10Post Ipo Equity· $250.12M
2014-06-20IPO
Leadership Team
Mark Jurgens
Vice President, Global Head of Evidence Generation & Strategic Collaborations
Craig Vermeyen
Director, Packaging and Labeling
Recent News
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