Analytical QC Scientist I

Kite Pharma, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Stock-based incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Kite Pharma, Inc. is hiring for an analytical QC role focused on supporting lot release and stability testing using ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, and Flow Cytometry. You will assist with method verification, data review, and CAPA/change control activities.

The position involves maintaining equipment, training teammates, and contributing to transfer of methods from Clinical to Commercial QC and external sites, with emphasis on inspection readiness and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Perform analytical testing using ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR assays, cell bioassays and Flow Cytometry.
• Support product quality review with method monitoring and data verification.
• Maintain equipment for listed analytical assays.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing using ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR assays, cell bioassays and Flow Cytometry to support lot release and stability testing.
• Support quality review by monitoring methods, tracking invalids and reviewing test results.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment supporting listed assays and instruments.
• Participate in deviation, investigation, CAPA and change control activities.
• Review data for quality, consistency, and accuracy; track logs lifecycle.
• Identify gaps, propose process improvements, and author/review change controls.
• Revise and review SOPs, protocols, and technical reports.
• Support training and transfer/validation activities between clinical QC and external sites.
• Contribute to inspection readiness and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical testing

Data review

Data trending

Tools

ELISA

qPCR

ddPCR

Flow Cytometry

Job description

Kite Pharma, Inc. is hiring for an analytical QC role focused on supporting lot release and stability testing using ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, and Flow Cytometry. You will assist with method verification, data review, and CAPA/change control activities.

The position involves maintaining equipment, training teammates, and contributing to transfer of methods from Clinical to Commercial QC and external sites, with emphasis on inspection readiness and process improvements.