Senior Analytical Ops Scientist – PCR/ELISA for Cell Therapies

Arcellx; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

Kite Pharma, located in Santa Monica, CA, is hiring a Senior Associate Scientist for Analytical Ops to design, execute, and troubleshoot PCR- and ELISA-based testing for cell therapy products across development stages. You will lead analytical tasks, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to Operational Excellence initiatives.

This role reports to the T&L Molecular Biology and Impurities testing manager.

Qualifications

• MS in Chemistry, Biology or related field with 3+ years of experience
• Or 5+ years of experience with BA/BS in Chemistry, Biology or related field
• Hands-on experience with ELISA, PCR, and analytical techniques
• Familiarity with data analysis and laboratory documentation practices

Responsibilities

• Design and execute ELISA and PCR experiments for process development
• Develop and qualify PCR methods for T cell therapy processes
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instruments
• Lead analytical tasks and mentor junior staff
• Present results in cross-functional meetings
• Maintain data integrity and ALCOA+ compliance
• Assist in method transfer to analytical testing group
• Lead Operational Excellence and other improvement projects

Skills

PCR methods

ELISA methods

Data analysis

Mentoring

Analytical development

qPCR

Education

MS in Chemistry or Biology

BA/BS in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

qPCR instruments

ELISA instruments

PCR instruments

Flow cytometry

Job description

Kite Pharma, located in Santa Monica, CA, is hiring a Senior Associate Scientist for Analytical Ops to design, execute, and troubleshoot PCR- and ELISA-based testing for cell therapy products across development stages. You will lead analytical tasks, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to Operational Excellence initiatives.

This role reports to the T&L Molecular Biology and Impurities testing manager.