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Quality Control Technician I – QC Lab Support

Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities

(Include, but are not limited to):

Receive incoming samples, verify accompanying documentation, and accurately log sample information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Execute processes supporting sample receipt, processing, and aliquoting for release testing, stability programs, and retain samples.
Label, store, and organize samples in accordance with approved procedures, storage conditions, and retention requirements.
Coordinate and manage sample transfers and shipments to internal and external testing laboratories.
Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and restocking of sample storage and laboratory support areas.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC) teams—including Corporate QC—to support sampling, testing, and disposition activities.
Manage and complete all QC-related shipping activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Perform routine review of documentation, including chain-of-custody forms, processing logs, logbooks, and other QC Lab Support records.
Assist with deviation investigations and related documentation, as needed.
Provide status updates and communicate issues during daily huddles and weekly meetings.
Participate in Lean Lab, Operational Excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines, including GMP requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned to support QC operations.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, OR
Associate’s degree (AA) with 2+ years of experience working in Quality Control or biopharma laboratories, preferably in an FDA‑regulated environment, OR
High School diploma with 3+ years of experience working in Quality Control or biopharma laboratories, preferably in an FDA‑regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong working knowledge of GMP requirements as applied to QC laboratory operations.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to track and manage multiple concurrent activities and priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Visio, and related business applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-based environment.
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, small company or growth‑oriented environment, with the ability to adjust workload based on changing priorities.
Flexibility to adjust work schedules and work overtime as business needs require.

The salary range for this position is: $55,930.00 - $72,380.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. 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.

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA.

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Kite Pharma will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Kite Pharma provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.