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
Shift is Sunday through Wednesday 6 am to 4:30pm
Lab experience preferred
QC Lab Tech II:
Perform QC sample receipt, sample process, and sample distribution for testing and storage.
Perform Cryo sample transfer from -80C to LN2 storage,
Gather metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibility.
Perform 5s, Audit Checklist, and standard works in Lab.
Maintain Right the First Time.
Maintain “0” OSHA recordable goal in Lab.
Participate and support in ad-hoc projects or other duties as needed.
Shift hours are flexible within seven days each week.
Ability to lift 25 lbs and work with dry ice and LN2 freezers.
Additional duties as assigned.
These duties can be delegated to designated deputies of a satisfactory qualification level as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
AA Degree with 1+ years of experience in pharmaceutical / biotechnology or similar manufacturing cGMP
High School Degree with 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical / biotechnology or similar manufacturing cGMP
Ability to work overtime and holidays as needed
Must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate dependability and timeliness
Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
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. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.
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 disability, genetic 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 [email protected] for assistance.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.
NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
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.
For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Skills Required
- Associate degree and 1+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar cGMP manufacturing
- High school degree and 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar cGMP manufacturing
- Ability to work overtime and holidays as needed
- Strong work ethic, dependability, and timeliness
- Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and adjust workload based on changing priorities
- Ability to lift 25 pounds and work with dry ice and liquid nitrogen freezers
Gilead Sciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gilead Sciences and has not been reviewed or approved by Gilead Sciences.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and fair relative to roles, frequently cited as a standout strength. Feedback suggests compensation compares well within biotech and is a notable reason employees feel valued.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock awards and an employee stock purchase program are consistently described as meaningful parts of total compensation. Equity components are seen as accessible and enhance long‑term wealth building.
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Retirement Support — A strong company 401(k) match with immediate vesting is often singled out as a differentiator. This support is perceived to significantly boost long‑term financial security.
Gilead Sciences Insights
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