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Company Overview
ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient's natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system. Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient's immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.
Why ImmunityBio?
* ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
* Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
* Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
* Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Associate, Manufacturing is responsible for supporting biological manufacturing. All functions and roles of the manufacturing process are required to be performed with adherence to cGMP and GDP to ensure successful, quality operations.

Essential Functions

• Performs manufacturing activities according to cGMP guidelines, including batch record execution and review, product and equipment changeover, manufacturing equipment troubleshooting, issue resolution.
• Execute process operations in accordance with dynamic production timeline.
• Ensures safety and cGMP compliance in manufacturing area at all times
• Communicate transparently with management on all manufacturing related activities
• Utilize Cell culture expansions and aseptic techniques
• Develop and author necessary supporting cGMP documentation that supports all Cell Culture manufacturing processes.
• Maintain aseptic gowning qualification status and participate in semi-annual media fills.
• Engage cross-functionally with other departments in order to stream-line all operations supporting cGMP manufacturing.
• Cross-train on and assist with multiple cell lines operations as required.
• Contribute to and develop process improvement initiatives with all Cell Culture manufacturing equipment and operations.
• Assist and/or execute ordering of material and ensure that equipment and materials are available for production runs.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cGMP guidelines.
• Maintain and sustain all organizational training profile requirements.
• Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field is required
• Relevant industry or research experience is preferred
• Bio-Manufacturing experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Attention to detail, cleanliness, physical and mental flexibility
• Good perception to implement what has been learned, following guidelines precisely
• Understanding and application of safety and quality requirements
• Solid adherence to cGMP
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment with effective communication skills
• Hands on approach to learned skills
• Team player with good communication skills
• Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to read, understand and apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Manufacturing Batch Records (MBRs)

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works onsite and depending on location may need to travel to other buildings
• This position works in a lab environment
• Must have ability to perform work while wearing the appropriate gowning material for cleanroom environments and work under aseptic conditions in a class 100 environment (BSC).
• Ability to work on unscheduled days occasionally to support the dynamic production schedule and relevant timelines.
• Ability to manage up to fifty (50) pounds at a time and stand for extended periods of time while wearing appropriate clean room gowning material and appropriate personal protective equipment is required

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The hourly base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$31.25. (entry-level qualifications) to $35.00 (highly experienced) per hour

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options * Health and Financial Wellness Programs * Employer Assistance Program (EAP) * Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match * 529 Education Savings Program * Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks * Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays * Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO * Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day * We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.