Scientist, Method Automation & PAT

Kite Pharma; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Stock-based incentives

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Kite Pharma in Santa Monica, CA seeks a Scientist, Method Automation to advance automated analytical workflows for cell therapy programs. The role focuses on translating manual methods into robust automated processes and delivering high-quality data for method lifecycle activities.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, support technology evaluations, and ensure data integrity within GMP-compliant environments.

Qualifications

• PhD 0+ years of relevant experience in analytical development, method development, method automation, bioassay development, or a related biopharmaceutical laboratory environment.
• MS with 4+ years of relevant experience in analytical development, method development, method automation, bioassay development, or a related biopharmaceutical laboratory environment.
• BS with 6+ years of relevant experience in analytical development, method development, method automation, bioassay development, or a related biopharmaceutical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Support development, optimization, automation, and lifecycle activities for analytical workflows across relevant assay formats.
• Assist in translating manual and semi-manual methods into automated workflows using liquid handlers, integrated systems, instrument software, and digital tools.
• Execute experiments supporting method development, robustness, comparability, verification, validation, QC transfer, and troubleshooting.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automation platforms, assay workflows, instrument integrations, and enabling technologies for reliable and compliant execution.
• Contribute to automation, PAT, and digital integration evaluations, including LIMS, ELN, structured data systems, instrument connectivity, electronic batch records, and analytics platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support method readiness, sampling strategies, transfer expectations, documentation, data review, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical development

Method automation

Automated workflows

Data integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

PhD

MS

BS

Tools

Hamilton

TECAN

Biomek

Integra

Job description

Kite Pharma in Santa Monica, CA seeks a Scientist, Method Automation to advance automated analytical workflows for cell therapy programs. The role focuses on translating manual methods into robust automated processes and delivering high-quality data for method lifecycle activities.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, support technology evaluations, and ensure data integrity within GMP-compliant environments.