Cell Therapy Specialist I

Kite Pharma • Frederick, MD

1d • $60,095 - $77,770 • Onsite

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. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated, Cell Therapy Specialist to join our Cell Therapy Manufacturing team at our state of the art commercial Cell Therapy facility in Frederick, Maryland. The Cell Therapy Specialist I will perform and/or verify all tasks associated with the manufacture of commercial and clinical product following batch records and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe and compliant operations as well as works as part of a team to execute GMP runs in close collaboration with Materials Management, Quality Control and Quality Assurance. Responsibilities of the Cell Therapy Specialist include: Successfully troubleshoots processing and equipment issues while communicating said issues to management Completes required training assignments to maintain necessary technical skills and knowledge and to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements Authors and/or revises SOPs that are technically sound, provides clear instructions to align with cGMP requirements and supports efficient operations Routinely monitors, cleans, prepares and operates sophisticated automated cell processing, cell expansion and filling equipment in Grade B/C clean rooms of all required PPE and gowning for classified GMP manufacturing areas is provided by the company. Finds opportunities for improvement in manufacturing efficiencies and compliance while assisting with investigations/deviations and change controls Ability to wear a respirator when working with hazardous disinfectants

Requirements

• Associate and 1+ years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

• GMP experience investigations/deviations and change controls

Responsibilities

• Successfully troubleshoots processing and equipment issues while communicating said issues to management
• Completes required training assignments to maintain necessary technical skills and knowledge and to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements
• Authors and/or revises SOPs that are technically sound, provides clear instructions to align with cGMP requirements and supports efficient operations
• Routinely monitors, cleans, prepares and operates sophisticated automated cell processing, cell expansion and filling equipment in Grade B/C clean rooms of all required PPE and gowning for classified GMP manufacturing areas is provided by the company.
• Finds opportunities for improvement in manufacturing efficiencies and compliance while assisting with investigations/deviations and change controls
• Ability to wear a respirator when working with hazardous disinfectants

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
• Education Level: High school or GED