Kite Pharma · 10 hours ago
Associate Process Engineer
Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$75K/yr - $97K/yr
0+ years expKite Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies. The Associate Process Engineer will be involved in executing laboratory studies to support process improvements, maintaining documentation practices, and communicating laboratory procedures effectively.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Hands on involvement to execute laboratory studies to support process improvements
Perform laboratory studies in accordance with SOPs and batch records
Maintain good documentation practices
Review technical documents (batch records, SOPs, protocols & reports for equipment qualifications, comparability, and cell therapy manufacturing process validation)
Support development studies for process characterization and validation studies
Participate in the evaluation of new technology and process automation for introduction into GMP manufacturing
Effectively & efficiently communicate laboratory procedures internally
Qualification
Required
BS or BA in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent with at least 0 years of relevant experience
AA in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience
HS Diploma with 3 years of relevant experience in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent
Preferred
Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing of biotechnology products and process development
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with cell therapy products and cell culture or aseptic processing is a plus
General knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and regulatory regulations and requirements for pharmaceuticals and devices
Participate in determining objectives of assignment. Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives
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
Craig Vermeyen
Director, Packaging and Labeling
Mark Jurgens
Executive Director, Head of External Scientific Collaboration
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