Cell Therapy Specialist I

Kite Pharma • Frederick, MD

23h • 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 I to join our Cell Therapy Manufacturing team at a state-of-the-art commercial cell therapy facility in Frederick, Maryland. This role is responsible for performing and verifying tasks associated with the manufacture of commercial and clinical cell therapy products in accordance with batch records and standard operating procedures. The Cell Therapy Specialist I works as part of a cross-functional team to execute GMP manufacturing runs in close collaboration with Materials Management, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance.

Requirements

• Associate degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment or aseptic processing environment
• Experience supporting investigations, deviations, and change control processes

Responsibilities

• Perform and verify manufacturing activities for commercial and clinical cell therapy products in compliance with approved batch records and SOPs
• Troubleshoot processing and equipment issues and communicate findings to management in a timely manner
• Operate, monitor, clean, and prepare automated cell processing equipment in Grade B and C cleanroom environments
• Maintain strict adherence to cGMP requirements, safety standards, and gowning and PPE requirements for classified manufacturing areas
• Complete all required training assignments to maintain technical proficiency and regulatory compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and compliance
• Support investigations, deviations, and change control activities as needed
• Wear a respirator when working with hazardous disinfectants, as required

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: Associate degree