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Frederick, MD - USA

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$ 86275 - 111650

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Were 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. Weve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But were 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

Kite is seeking Cell Therapy Specialist III-L to work in this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy. Cell Therapy Specialist III-L will report into manufacturing supervisors and be responsible for supporting and executing manufacturing operations.

SHIFT: Wed-Sat 630am to 4pm

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

To be considered for this role you must meet the following basic criteria:

  • Must be fully qualified in your current role
  • Must exhibit and demonstrate leadership attributes that align with the Gilead Core Values
  • Leadership experience is preferred
  • Must be willing and able to work any shift to ensure appropriate coverage for all operations
  • Must be in good standing with current performance and no disciplinary actions
  • Must demonstrate strong process understanding and strong cGMP GDP and clean-room behavior
  • Ensure policies and procedures are consistently followed according to cGMP practices SOP/EBR execution and all Gilead policies
  • Ensure that all aseptic behaviors and gowning practices are followed
  • Provide direct timely feedback to staff and Supervisor on issues that arise on the floor
  • Monitor floor performance and provide feedback to those deviating from procedures
  • Work with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure production schedule is met
  • Use basic problem-solving skills to ensure stable operations and escalate appropriately
  • Serve as the front-line defense in assessing events that should be elevated as a process comment or deviation
  • Coach teach and mentor staff on performing tasks while maintaining a high level of quality and compliance
  • Assist area operations with real time review of all associated GMP documentation
  • Work closely with support staff such as Quality Assurance Site Manufacturing Technology MSAT and QC to resolve issues or participate in cross functional teams
  • Identify and support continuous improvement efforts with Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Participate and lead shift meetings and daily huddles

Basic Qualifications:

  • Masters or
  • Bachelors Degree in Biochemical Engineering Biotechnology or Life Sciences with 2 years of biotech experience or
  • Associates Degree in Biochemical Engineering Biotechnology or Life Sciences with 4 years of biotech experience or
  • High School Diploma with 5 years of biotech experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing preferably cell culture
  • Ability to provide solutions to moderately complex to semi-routine problems.
  • Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong computer organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) on a daily basis.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with peers in organization.
  • High energy level and a positive outlook coupled with the requisite can do attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to achieve personal and organizational goals and overcome obstacles
  • Ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment

Does this sound like you If so apply today!


The salary range for this position is: $86275.00 - $111650.00. 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:

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 systems ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica CA. For more information on Kite please visit
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Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives backgrounds and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation physical or mental disabilitygenetic information or characteristic gender identity and expression veteran status or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.


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For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:

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