Kite Pharma · 20 hours ago
QC Specialist I
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$80K/yr - $104K/yr
2+ years expKite Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies. The QC Specialist I role involves performing testing and maintaining equipment to ensure compliance with quality control processes in the development of cancer therapies.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, final products, and stability by following analytical methods
Maintain, calibrate, and operate equipment and instruments supporting cell bioassays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, and PCR assays
Track and test products according to stability protocols
Work with internal and external resources to maintain the lab in an optimal state
Monitor and trend data, complete routine record review of test data and related documents for in-process testing, drug substance, and drug product release. Generate Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) for product release
Assist in the preparation of dossiers and data packages for interactions between Kite (Gilead) and regulatory agencies; participate in Pre-Approval Inspections
Develop, revise, and review SOPs, qualification/validation protocols, and reports
Conduct investigations regarding out-of-specification (OOS) results and manage deviations related to analytical procedures. Provide updates at daily and weekly meetings
Monitor GMP systems to ensure compliance with documented policies
Review proposed changes to systems, procedures, methods, and submissions to regulatory agencies as appropriate
Gather metric information for continuous improvement of areas of responsibility
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
BS degree in a scientifically oriented field and at least 2 years related work experience
OR MS degree in a scientifically oriented field and at least 0 years related work experience
Preferred
At least 2 years of industry experience in a biotech and/or pharmaceutical quality-related role
Strong knowledge of GMP, SOPs, and quality control processes
Experience identifying, writing, evaluating, and closing OOS investigations
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel
Well-versed in analytical techniques such as Flow Cytometry, ELISA, PCR, and cell bioassays for biopharmaceutical testing
Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (21 CFR Part 11/210/211)
Flexibility to work alternate schedules, including weekends, as business needs require
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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
Craig Vermeyen
Director, Packaging and Labeling
Mark Jurgens
Executive Director, Head of External Scientific Collaboration
Recent News
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