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Job Description

Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish an inclusive line between that purpose and our day-to-day work.

The preclinical process development team is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join the group. The Research Scientist will play a key role in the development of CAR T cell manufacturing process focusing on CAR T cell product fitness and metabolism. The role will lead from bench and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support multiple cell therapy programs and advance pipeline candidates.

Responsibilities

• CAR T cell therapy process development and optimization

• T cell characterization focusing on CAR T cell product fitness and metabolism

• Explore T cell metabolic modulation during T cell manufacturing to improve T cell fitness

• Work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams supporting pipeline projects

• Mentor junior scientist in informal setting

• Communicate plans and scientific results in both oral and written forms

• Coordination of tasks across multiple projects, demonstrating prioritization and planning, managing timelines and deliverables

• Keep electronic notebook and batch record.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate OR

• Master’s and 6+ years of scientific experience OR

• Bachelor’s and 8+ years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering/Immunology/Cancer Biology

• Research experience with a successful publication track record

• Experience with development of unit operations applicable in the manufacturing of genetically engineered T cell based therapy

• Advanced cell culture techniques with preference for human T cell or other immune cell types

• Proficient in utilizing analytical methods characterizing and understanding cell therapy product

• Critical thinking, problem solving, and trouble shooting skills

• Proven track record to be self-motivated, creative, and work both independently and within a highly dynamic team

• Comfortable in a fast-paced company and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

• Strong organizational skills and record keeping

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in a collaborative work environment

• In-depth understanding of immune metabolism

• Knowledge of state-of-art cell therapy bioprocess technologies

• Proficiency in operating closed systems in cell therapy manufacturing

Does this sound like you? If so, apply today!

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The salary range for this position is: $165,580.00 - $214,280.00. 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*.

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• 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 .

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