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Associate Scientist, Cell Processing

Kite Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cancer immunotherapies, including CAR T-cell therapies.

Were on a mission to cure cancer by advancing personalized cell therapies. Join us to help shape the future of cancer treatment.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the Cell Processing team. The role involves developing CAR T cell production processes, focusing on scalability and product attributes, and collaborating with cross?functional teams to support multiple cell therapy programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end?to?end T cell manufacturing at various scales using different platforms


• CAR T cell therapy process development and optimization


• CAR T cell phenotypic and functional characterization


• Explore T cell priming approaches to improve T cell fitness during CAR T manufacturing


• Work in close collaboration with cross?functional teams to support pipeline projects


• Communicate plans and scientific results in both oral and written forms


• Coordinate tasks across multiple projects, demonstrating prioritization and planning, managing timelines and deliverables


• Keep electronic notebook and batch record

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years with a BS


• OR 2+ years with an MS

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemical/Biomedical engineering, Cell Biology or related field with 4+ years of relevant industry experience OR Masters degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience


• Hands?on experience with development of unit operations applicable in the manufacturing of genetically engineered T cell?based therapy


• Advanced cell culture techniques with preference for human T cell or other immune cell types


• Proficient in utilizing analytical methods for characterizing and understanding cell therapy product


• Critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills


• Proven track record of being self?motivated, creative, and working both independently and within a highly dynamic team


• Comfortable in a fast?paced company and able to adjust workload based on changing priorities


• Strong organizational skills and record keeping


• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in a collaborative work environment


• Knowledge of state?of?the?art cell therapy bioprocess technologies


• Proficiency with CliniMACS system and other bio?process technologies


• Proficiency in operating closed systems in cell therapy manufacturing


• Proficiency in cell?based assays

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in team management.


• Develop talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of employees and coach them on current performance and future potential.


• Empower teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $109,650.00 - $141,900.00. Eligible for discretionary annual bonus, stock?based long?term incentives, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kite Pharma is committed to equal?opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.