Kite Pharma · 17 hours ago
Research Associate, In Vivo Analytical Development
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$75K/yr - $97K/yr
0+ years expKite Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to curing cancer through innovative therapies. They are seeking a Research Associate in In Vivo Analytical Development to perform testing methods supporting lentiviral vector programs and collaborate with team members in a lab environment.
BiotechnologyHealthcareHealth CareMedicalOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Perform release, characterization and stability testing of lentiviral products to support the analytical requirements of the process development and discovery teams, including but not limited to Western Blot, ELISA/Alphalisa, PCR-based methods, flow cytometry, particle analysis, and cell-based viral titration
Communicate scientific data and information effectively through data presentations, protocols, test methods and development reports
Help drive innovative thinking for novel methods to quantitate lentiviral product strength, safety, purity, and identity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience; OR
Associates degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; OR
High school diploma and 3+ years of relevant experience
Preferred
Demonstrated competency and experience with characterization of viral vectors using cell-based, molecular (qPCR/ddPCR) and/or traditional biochemical methods
Experience developing procedures for use in GLP and/or cGMP facilities is ideal
Effective communication skills and collaborative skills are required
Strong commitment to on-the-bench experimental work
A strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills; to design, execute and troubleshoot experiments with limited oversight; and analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate complex analytical data
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, able to work in a timeline-driven, fast-paced and highly collaborative working environment
Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office software
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
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
Recent News
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