Automation Scientist: Analytical Methods for Cell Therapy

Kite Pharma; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Benefits package

Job summary

Kite Pharma seeks a Scientist, Method Automation to advance automated analytical workflows in Analytical Development. You will translate manual methods into robust automation, generate high-quality data, and support method lifecycle activities for cell therapy programs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, optimization of assay workflows, and compliant execution in a fast-paced biopharma setting, with exposure to PAT and digital tools.

Qualifications

• PhD with 0+ years in analytical development or-related biopharma labs.
• MS with 4+ years in analytical development or-related biopharma labs.
• BS with 6+ years in analytical development or-related biopharma labs.

Responsibilities

• Support development, optimization, automation, and lifecycle activities for analytical workflows.
• Translate manual methods into automated workflows using liquid handlers and instrument software.
• Execute experiments for method development, robustness, comparability, verification, and QC transfer.

Skills

Analytical development

Method automation

PAT

Python

GMP

Data integrity

Education

PhD

MS

BS

Tools

LIMS

ELN

instrument connectivity

electronic batch records

Job description

Kite Pharma seeks a Scientist, Method Automation to advance automated analytical workflows in Analytical Development. You will translate manual methods into robust automation, generate high-quality data, and support method lifecycle activities for cell therapy programs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, optimization of assay workflows, and compliant execution in a fast-paced biopharma setting, with exposure to PAT and digital tools.