Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Ops — PCR/ELISA Expert

Kite Pharma, Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kite Pharma, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is hiring a Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Ops to design, execute and troubleshoot ELISA- and PCR-based testing for cell therapy products across development stages.

The role leads analytical tasks, mentors junior colleagues and supports method transfer, instrument qualification and data integrity in a fast-paced team within Analytical Development, Testing and Logistics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience with an MS degree in Chemistry, Biology or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with a BA or BS degree in Chemistry, Biology or a related scientific field

Responsibilities

• Design and execute non-routine ELISA and/or PCR experiments to support process development and product characterization.
• Develop, qualify, execute and document PCR methods to study and characterize processes used to produce T cell therapies.
• Select appropriate methods and techniques, and develop and refine analytical methods and experimental approaches.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instruments; recommend alternatives and research new methods and techniques.
• Analyze and interpret data using advanced analysis software; draw and defend scientific conclusions.
• Support transfer of ELISA and/or PCR assays from method developers to the analytical testing group.
• Lead improvement projects (e.g., Operational Excellence) within the team.
• Present results and conclusions in group meetings and communicate effectively with cross-functional partners

Skills

ELISA

PCR

qPCR

ddPCR

Cell-based assays

Flow cytometry

Aseptic technique

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Education

MS in Chemistry, Biology or related field

BA/BS in Chemistry, Biology or related field

Tools

ELISA instruments

PCR instruments

LIMS

Job description

Kite Pharma, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is hiring a Senior Associate Scientist, Analytical Ops to design, execute and troubleshoot ELISA- and PCR-based testing for cell therapy products across development stages.

The role leads analytical tasks, mentors junior colleagues and supports method transfer, instrument qualification and data integrity in a fast-paced team within Analytical Development, Testing and Logistics.