QC Microbiology Tech I

Gilead Sciences Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based incentives

Job summary

Kite Pharma is seeking an Environmental Lab Technician to support environmental monitoring and microbiology testing in our Santa Monica-based facilities.

Role requires 1+ year of relevant lab experience, HS diploma, and familiarity with cell therapy workflows. You will follow SOPs, maintain cleanroom practices, and assist in investigations while ensuring timely, compliant results.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant experience in a lab environment.
• High School diploma required.
• Cell therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms.
• Collect water samples on schedule and ensure timely testing.
• Perform microbiological assays (Gram Stain, Endotoxin, Sterility, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion, Bioburden and Plate Reading).
• Data entry, trend data, and prepare slides for management.
• Routine maintenance of lab equipment and spaces.
• Support investigations of out-of-specifications (OOS) results and deviations.
• Learn troubleshoot and remediate basic microbiological testing issues.
• Maintain a safe work environment per safety SOPs.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Cell therapy experience

Data entry

Laboratory techniques

SOP adherence

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Gram Stain

Endotoxin testing

Sterility testing

Microbial identification

Growth promotion

Bioburden

Plate reading

Job description

Job Description

Shift: Sunday through Wednesday, 12:00 PM–10:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms
• Collect water samples to ensure all sample collected per schedule and tested on time
• Perform microbiological assays such as Gram Stain, Endotoxin, Sterility, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion, Bioburden and Plate Reading
• Data entry and trend data as needed and prepare slides for management
• Routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab spaces
• Works under close and frequent direction of supervisor
• Aid in filing/archiving of test records.
• Assist in investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results, address and manage deviations related to micro procedures.
• Learn how to troubleshoot and remediate basic microbiological testing-related issues.
• Helps maintain a safe work environment by working in accordance with all safety SOPs.
• Ensuring assigned tasks are completed on time, while adhering to operational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Helps keep lab operations clean and inspection ready
• Additional duties as assigned.
• These duties can be delegated to designated deputies of a satisfactory qualification level as needed

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant experience and a High School diploma.
• Cell therapy experience: 1+ year preferred.

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 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex , age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.

Additional Notices

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Kite Pharma will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Kite Pharma provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.