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Job Description

Description

Associate Scientist

We are seeking a talented and motivated biologist with a passion for laboratory executions specializing in cell biology and multi parametric flow cytometry based immunophenotyping, analysis of the data and its organization and presentation.The successful candidate will be responsible for the handling and maintenance of associated materials such as cells and reagents in established and controlled manner to ensure successful outcomes. The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of a team and execute cell based and flow cytometry experiments during analytical method development for GMP release of cell therapy products, maturation of research analytical methodology into GMP methods, and analytical method technology transfer to appropriate cross functional partners. The Associate Scientist will be accountable to accurately document, analyze, interpret, and present experimental data in departmental meetings. They will co-author/author and assist in review of method development reports, test methods and SOPs to support release of final product as applicable. The Associate Scientist could work on critical cross-functional projects with the Process Design, Research and/or QC teams to enable manufacturing process, formulation, and drug product development of Kite's

Responsibilities

• Execute and document cell culture and passaging and banking activities as required
• Manage various cell lines, associated passaging and handling and create cell banks with appropriate documentation
• Execute cell based assays, protein assays such as ELISA's, MSD and other technologies
• Perform flow cytometry based analytical method development and qualification to enable product release of Kite's T cell therapies
• Routinely conduct multicolor flow cytometry experiments to enable routine and non-routine analysis of cellular products
• Conduct experiments by rigorously implementing approved protocols and following good documentation practices
• Plan and execute assigned experiments that support routine development activities and project goals.
• Systematically record data and analyze the results of laboratory operations to ensure compliance to appropriate test methods, specifications, and protocols.
• Participate in analytical method transfer activities to QC and other cross functional teams
• Participate in meetings, present data, provide expertise in areas of responsibility and analyze and prepare data for sharing
• Participate in innovative projects to incorporate new technologies and ideas to enhance product knowledge
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation that is used routinely in execution of assays
• Support testing as needed to enable process development, innovation and investigations
• Ensure that departmental work areas are maintained per 5S guidelines

Basic Qualifications

• advanced degree (MS) in relevant discipline with 3+ years of industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology or related discipline with 5+ years of industry experience, or Highschool with 9+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cell culture such as aseptic techniques, primary cell line development and expansion and isolation techniques of immune cells
• Experience with multi-color flow cytometry technology and associated instrumentation such as FACS Canto, CytoFLEX etc.
• Knowledge and experience in flow cytometry data analysis using different software's
• Experience in cell sorting is a plus
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, statistical data analysis software (e.g. Prism, JMP) and other applications
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and a strong team player
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
• Experience and aptitude in working in a multidisciplinary laboratory environment with moderate supervision
• Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment with minimal direction

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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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