QC Microbiology Technician I
QC Microbiology Technician I
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$ 55930 - 72380
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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.
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Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a QC Microbiology Technician in our new commercial cell therapy production center located in Frederick MD. You will work with the Quality Control team in supporting our efforts in this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy. This position provides Quality Control microbiological testing for clinical and commercial manufactured product responsible for product testing microbial growth promotion testing utility testing and environmental monitoring.
** SHIFT - Wed-Sat 7am to 6pm **
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms
- Collect water samples to ensure all sample collected per schedule and tested on time
- Perform and review microbiological assays such as Gram Stain Endotoxin Sterility Microbial Identification Growth Promotion Bioburden and Plate Reading
- Perform and review visual inspection of final product
- Data entry and trend data as needed and prepare slides for management
- Assist in investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results address and manage deviations related to micro procedures.
- Routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab spaces
- Review and approve all final product release test results
- Perform other duties as required
Basic Qualifications:
- AA Degree and 1 years experience in Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring OR
- HS Degree and 2 years experience in Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring OR
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the application of microbiological techniques such as environmental air monitoring water testing surface monitoring
- Experience in aseptic techniques and clean room operations
- Ability to gown for entry into Aseptic core and supporting areas and lift approximately 25 lbs.
- Ability to pass vision exam for visual inspection
- Knowledge of GMP SOPs and quality control processes for commercial manufacturing
- Proficient in MS Word Excel Power Point and other applications
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
- Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
- Ability to be flexible with schedule and work overtime as needed
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Kite Pharma 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. NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION 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. Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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 . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at jobs in the United States:
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
