QC Microbiology Tech I

Gilead Sciences • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

Kite is seeking a QC Microbiology Tech I to support microbiological quality control activities. The role works under close and frequent direction of a supervisor and helps ensure testing, documentation, and laboratory operations meet operational standards and regulatory requirements. The position also supports a safe, clean, and inspection-ready laboratory environment.

The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 12:00 PM–10:30 PM. Duties include environmental monitoring of cleanrooms; collecting scheduled water samples and ensuring timely testing; conducting microbiological assays; maintaining test records and data; assisting with investigations and deviations; and performing routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and spaces. The position may also involve additional duties assigned as needed.

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company developing cancer immunotherapies, including engineered CAR and T cell receptor therapies. Kite is based in Santa Monica, California.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of cell therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms.
• Collect water samples according to schedule and ensure they are tested on time.
• Perform microbiological assays, including Gram Stain, Endotoxin, Sterility, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion, Bioburden, and Plate Reading.
• Assist with filing and archiving test records.
• Enter and trend data as needed and prepare slides for management.
• Assist in investigations regarding out-of-specification (OOS) results and address and manage deviations related to microbiology procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and spaces.
• Learn to troubleshoot and remediate basic microbiological testing-related issues.
• Help maintain a safe work environment by following safety SOPs.
• Complete assigned tasks on time while adhering to operational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Help keep laboratory operations clean and inspection ready.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary stock-based long-term incentives; eligibility may vary by role.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical insurance.
• Company-sponsored dental insurance.
• Company-sponsored vision insurance.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED