Distribution Specialist II

Kite Pharma; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kite Pharma in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support daily material handling, inventory control, and GMP-compliant warehouse operations in a fast-paced biopharma environment. You will receive, store, pick, pack, and ship materials, perform cycle counts, and ensure proper SOP adherence while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications include an associate degree with 1+ year biotech warehouse experience or a high school diploma with 2+ years; forklift

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 1+ year biotech warehouse experience or equivalent.
• High school diploma with 2+ years biotech warehouse experience.
• Forklift certification and ability to lift 30+ pounds in a GMP setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse task assignments and monitor completion of activities.
• Receive incoming materials and equipment per procedures (GMP and non-GMP).
• Dispense and kit GMP materials to support production operations.
• Prepare and deliver raw materials, samples, and finished products to departments with proper temperature controls.
• Maintain accurate inventory of GMP warehouse materials and perform cycle counts.
• Execute ERP transactions accurately and timely.
• Monitor Kanban areas for replenishment.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies to warehouse operations team.
• Cross-train across all areas of warehouse operations.

Skills

Forklift certification

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree + 1+ years biotech warehouse exp

High school diploma + 2+ years biotech warehouse exp

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Forklift certification.

We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.

Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Job Description

Kite is seeking to cure cancer by applying cutting-edge technology in the field of cell therapy. We are a leader in the development and production of licensed cell therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse task assignments and monitor completion of required activities.
• Receive incoming non-GMP and GMP materials and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Dispense and kit GMP materials to support production operations.
• Prepare and deliver raw materials, samples, and finished products to various departments while ensuring procedures and required temperature ranges are followed.
• Maintain accurate inventory of GMP warehouse materials.
• Perform inventory cycle counts.
• Execute ERP transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor Kanban areas to ensure optimal material replenishment.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies to the warehouse operations team and elevate issues when appropriate.
• Cross-train across all areas of warehouse operations.
• Pick, pack, and ship finished products, materials, and equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure individual training requirements remain current.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and GMP requirements at all times.
• Gown aseptically for work in a cleanroom environment.
• Maintain the warehouse in a clean and inspection-ready state at all times.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree and 1+ years of experience in supply chain or warehouse operations within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry;

OR

• High school diploma and 2+ years of experience in supply chain or warehouse operations within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing, aseptic processing, and cell therapy products.
• Experience following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift more than 30 pounds and remain in a cleanroom environment for extended periods.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to work off-shift hours as needed, including weekends and extended shifts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, inclusive, team-based environment.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

The salary range for this position is: $55,930.00 - $72,380.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.

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