Biomarker Operations Research Associate (Oncology + AI)

Kite Pharma, Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Discretionary bonus

Stock-based incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Kite Pharma, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA, is seeking a Research Associate, Biomarker Operations to coordinate biomarker and biospecimen activities across global oncology trials, focusing on Multiple Myeloma and hematologic malignancies.

You will partner with Translational Medicine, Clinical Operations, study teams, and external labs to manage sample collection, tracking, shipment, testing, and data reconciliation.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting oncology biomarker and biospecimen operations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex workflows.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end biospecimen operations for global oncology trials.
• Assist with lab manuals, guidelines, and sample handling procedures.
• Coordinate sample transfers with vendors and track turnaround timelines.
• Maintain study documentation, dashboards and data reconciliation.
• Leverage AI tools to improve planning, reporting and operational oversight.

Skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Digital & AI fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

Copilot

Power BI

Smartsheet

Jira

Monday.com

Job description

Kite Pharma, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA, is seeking a Research Associate, Biomarker Operations to coordinate biomarker and biospecimen activities across global oncology trials, focusing on Multiple Myeloma and hematologic malignancies.

You will partner with Translational Medicine, Clinical Operations, study teams, and external labs to manage sample collection, tracking, shipment, testing, and data reconciliation.