Associate Process Engineer

Kite Pharma • Frederick, MD

21d

About The Position

We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Requirements

• BS or BA in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent with at least 0 years of relevant experience
• AA in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience
• HS Diploma with 3 years of relevant experience in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing of biotechnology products and process development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with cell therapy products and cell culture or aseptic processing is a plus
• General knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and regulatory regulations and requirements for pharmaceuticals and devices
• Participate in determining objectives of assignment.
• Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives

Responsibilities

• Hands on involvement to execute laboratory studies to support process improvements
• Perform laboratory studies in accordance with SOPs and batch records
• Maintain good documentation practices
• Review technical documents (batch records, SOPs, protocols & reports for equipment qualifications, comparability, and cell therapy manufacturing process validation)
• Support development studies for process characterization and validation studies
• Participate in the evaluation of new technology and process automation for introduction into GMP manufacturing
• Effectively & efficiently communicate laboratory procedures internally

Benefits

• This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.
• Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees