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Job Location drjobs

Santa Monica, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 133195 - 172370

Vacancy

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

Gileads mission is to discover develop and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.

Reporting to Senior Principal Scientist Attribute Sciences Biophysical Characterization theResearch Scientistwill be responsible for developing and utilizing mass spectrometry technologies to assess product quality attributes that help guide process development and product knowledge of viral vector-based gene delivery platforms and T cell therapies.

In this role the ideal candidate will display a deep understanding of current mass spectrometry and proteomics techniques and have proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies. To be successful in this role the ideal candidate must be able to contribute to study design manage experiments perform data analysis and interpret results.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Design and execute mass spectrometry studies to assess viral vector and cell therapy final product attributes

  • Perform in house studies on biological samples including characterization of host cell proteins post-translational modifications or measuring relative protein abundance

  • Analyze interpret and present data to cross-functional teams

  • Author review and edit technical documents such as SOPs and/or reports

  • Function independently in non-routine development activities and project goals

  • Maintain accurate documentation of experiments in ELN and reports

  • Work collaboratively with Cell and Vector Attribute Sciences teams to inform product characterization and product knowledge strategies to advance pipeline programs

  • Stay current with analytical technical platforms cell and gene therapy industry best practices as well as cutting edge innovations to support the development of viral vector and cell therapy products

BasicQualifications

Ph.D. in Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Molecular Biology or related discipline OR

Masters Degree and 4 years experience; OR

Bachelors Degree and 6 years experience; OR

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive hands-on experience on the use of mass spectrometry for proteomics applications

  • Experience operating and analyzing data from multiple mass spectrometry platforms is a plus.

  • Proficiency in interpreting and performing statistical analysis on large proteomics datasets

  • Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

  • Highly collaborative with excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

  • Self-motivateddetail-orientedand willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description

  • Comfortable in a dynamic fast-paced environment

People Leader Accountabilities:

Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams modeling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the

way they manage their teams.

Develop Talent - understand the skills experience aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current

performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow develop and

realize their purpose.

Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals purpose and organizational objectives and holding

them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.


The salary range for this position is: $133195.00 - $172370.00. 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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