Cell Therapy Specialist I

Kite Pharma•Frederick, MD

1d•$60,095 - $77,770•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, Cell Therapy Specialist I to join our newly formed Cell Therapy Manufacturing team at our brand new, state of the art, commercial Cell Therapy facility in Frederick, Maryland. The Cell Therapy Specialist will perform and/or verify all tasks associated with the manufacture of commercial 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.

Requirements

Associate and 1+ years of biomanufacturing experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of biomanufacturing experience
Strict adherence to SOPs and cGMP regulations, the ability to accurately complete documentation associated with clinical manufacturing
Excellent aseptic/sterile techniques and prior experience with cell culture, cell culture equipment including Wave bioreactors
Experience with handling and propagation of human primary cells, including T cells
Excellent skill in Microsoft word, Excel and data analysis
Ability to think critically, and demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degree or 3 or more years of cGMP experience in a manufacturing pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment
Cell culture processing experience
Previous experience with cell therapy products is a plus
Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing of biotechnology products, aseptic processing, cell culture products

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks associated with the manufacture of clinical product following batch records and SOPs
Work as part of a small team to execute GMP runs in close collaboration with Process Development and Quality
Assist in the development of standard operating procedures, batch records, deviations and change controls
Successfully troubleshoot processing and equipment issues
Other duties as assigned