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QC Microbiology Technician I

Kite Pharma

Frederick (MD)

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USD 55,000 - 73,000

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Job summary

Kite Pharma seeks a QC Microbiology Technician I for its Frederick facility, dedicated to cancer therapy development. The role involves performing microbiological testing and environmental monitoring to ensure product quality. Candidates should have relevant educational background and lab experience.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

Experience in microbiology lab or environmental monitoring.
Ability to perform assays and product testing.
Proficiency in data entry and communication.

Responsibilities

Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms.
Conduct microbiological assays and data entry.
Assist with investigations of out of specification results.

Skills

Microbiological techniques

Environmental Monitoring

Aseptic techniques

Data entry and trending

Education

AA Degree in Microbiology or related field

HS Degree with 2+ years experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Power Point

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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.

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a QC Microbiology Technician in our new commercial cell therapy production center located in Frederick, MD. You will work with the Quality Control team in supporting our efforts in this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy. This position provides Quality Control microbiological testing for clinical and commercial manufactured product, responsible for product testing, microbial growth promotion testing, utility testing and environmental monitoring.

SHIFT - Sun-Wed 3pm to 2am **

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms
Collect water samples to ensure all sample collected per schedule and tested on time
Perform and review microbiological assays such as Gram Stain, Endotoxin, Sterility, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion, Bioburden and Plate Reading
Perform and review visual inspection of final product
Data entry and trend data as needed and prepare slides for management
Assist in investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results, address and manage deviations related to micro procedures.
Routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab spaces
Review and approve all final product release test results
Perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

AA Degree and 1+ years’ experience in Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring OR
HS Degree and 2+ years’ experience in Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring OR

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the application of microbiological techniques such as environmental air monitoring, water testing, surface monitoring
Experience in aseptic techniques and clean room operations
Ability to gown for entry into Aseptic core and supporting areas, and lift approximately 25 lbs.
Ability to pass vision exam for visual inspection
Knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes for commercial manufacturing
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
Ability to be flexible with schedule, and work overtime as needed

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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