Senior Scientist, Automation, PAT & AI Analytics

Kite Pharma; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Kite Pharma in Santa Monica, CA, seeks a Senior Scientist to lead automation, PAT, and AI-enabled analytics within Analytical Development. This role will shape automated methods, data integration, and scalable workflows across manufacturing-adjacent environments.

The candidate will design and optimize automated analytical workflows, drive technology transfer, and ensure data integrity with cross-functional partners in IT, data science, and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS with relevant experience in analytic development, method automation, or related biopharma labs.
• Hands-on experience with automated analytical workflows and instrument integration.
• Experience with GMP-like environments and data integrity principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and lifecycle management of automated analytical workflows across various assay formats.
• Translate manual methods into automated, robust workflows using liquid handlers and integrated systems.
• Design studies supporting method development, validation, QC transfer, and lifecycle management.

Skills

Automation

PAT

AI-enabled workflows

Analytical method development

Education

PhD with 2+ years in analytic development

MS with 6+ years in analytic development

BS with 8+ years in analytic development

Tools

Hamilton

TECAN

Biomek

Integra

LIMS

ELN

Python

Job description

Kite Pharma in Santa Monica, CA, seeks a Senior Scientist to lead automation, PAT, and AI-enabled analytics within Analytical Development. This role will shape automated methods, data integration, and scalable workflows across manufacturing-adjacent environments.

The candidate will design and optimize automated analytical workflows, drive technology transfer, and ensure data integrity with cross-functional partners in IT, data science, and manufacturing.