Proteomics Scientist – Mass Spec for CAR-T Therapies

Kite Pharma, Inc.; 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

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

Kite Pharma, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Scientist to apply mass spectrometry and proteomics to assess product quality attributes and guide process development for viral vector and cell therapy platforms.

The role requires planning, data analysis, interpretation, and clear communication to cross-functional partners, with documentation and quality practices in a regulated biopharma environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
• 6+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute MS studies to assess final-product attributes.
• Characterize host cell proteins, PTMs, and relative protein abundance.
• Develop MS methods and troubleshoot workflows.
• Present results to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Proteomics

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Viral vectors

Cell therapy

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry

Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Ph.D. in Chemical Biology

Tools

Mass spectrometry platforms

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Kite Pharma, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Scientist to apply mass spectrometry and proteomics to assess product quality attributes and guide process development for viral vector and cell therapy platforms.

The role requires planning, data analysis, interpretation, and clear communication to cross-functional partners, with documentation and quality practices in a regulated biopharma environment.