Lab Ops Tech II - $8,000* Sign On

Kite is continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site to ensure the health and safety of our teams.For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:Please log onto your Internal Career Site (to apply for this job.Job DescriptionEveryone at Kite is grounded by one common goal curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work.Responsibilities:Perform and review testing of raw materials, intermediates and final products by following analytical methods. Enter results into GMP systemsPerform QC sample receipt, processing and distribution for testing and storageMaintain, calibrate and operate equipment and instruments supporting cell bioassays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA and PCR assaysWork with internal resources to maintain lab in an optimal statePerform inventory of lab supplies and materialsTrack and test products according to Stability protocolsSupport on-the job training for junior staff, if neededTroubleshoot issues and identify when a deviation from standard process occursGather metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibilityWorking hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 6:30am - 5:00pmBasic Qualifications:AA degree and 1+ years'' experience in Quality Control or Pharma/Biotech industry ORHigh School degree and 2+ years of experience in Quality Control or Pharma/Biotech industryPreferred Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in biologyKnowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processesExperience with identifying OOS and invalid assaysProficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applicationsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnelWorking knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (21 CRF Part 11/210/211)Experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry*This Position qualifies for a $8,000 Sign-on Bonus, $4,000 payable within 30 days of start date and $4,000 payable following 6 months of continuous employment. Payments are subject to a 1-year repayment agreement from date of payment issue. Applies to external hires only.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 . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at .For jobs in the United States:As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans'' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] for assistance.Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Kite has made the decision to require all U.S., Canada, Australia, and Singapore employees and contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the ''EEO is the Law'' (poster.NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT (RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACTPAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION (environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:Please log onto your Internal Career Site (to apply for this job.

Created: 2025-11-15