Quality Control Tester Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description
**Shift: Wednesday-Saturday, 12:00pm-10:30pm**
Specific Responsibilities (including but are not limited to):

• Lead a team of high-performing individuals, with particular focus on individual development in support of greater team achievement.
• Drive a culture of Operational Excellence in the group.
• Supervise Analytical QC testing and various other support activities performed in the Analytical QC Lab.
• Review of records, generation of CoAs for product release. Complete routine record review of test data and related documents for in-process testing, drug substance and drug product release.
• Responsible for overseeing on-time completion of training for the group.
• Monitor GMP systems currently in place to ensure compliance with documented policies.
• Expectation includes a hands-on, collaborative approach to problem solving, planning, and people-management.
• Participate in and support development and implementation of Operational Excellence initiatives to enhance laboratory and staff efficiencies.
• Participate and/or lead daily and weekly team meetings.
• Work with internal and external resources to maintain analytical equipment in an optimal state.
• Oversee purchase and qualification of equipment, materials and media required for routine testing and reagent qualification.
• Responsible for OOS, lab and protocol deviations, and corrective action plan implementation when necessary.
• Provides input and support in the development, revision and review of SOPs, protocols and reports.
• Participate in inspections by both internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• MA / MS Degree with 3+ years of analytical and/or cGMP operations and/or quality experience OR
• BA/BS Degree with 5+ years of analytical and/or cGMP operations and/or quality experience OR
• High School Degree with 9+ years of analytical and/or cGMP operations and/or quality experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising/managing analytical labs within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated guidance and overseeing skills, including establishing direction and goals, and guiding implementation while fostering a team-based environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment.

• Experience in any of the following analytical techniques, Flow Cytometry, PCR, ELISA, cell viability measurement.
• Familiarity with FDA, EU and ICH guidelines.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (21 CRF Part 11/210/211), Quality Control, GMPs, GLP.
• Comfortable in a fast-pace company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based on changing priorities.
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting/problem solving skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, data analysis software, and other related applications.

The salary range for this position is: $107,185.00 - $138,710.00. 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:
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.
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