Senior Research Associate I
Company: Kite Pharma
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionSenior Research Associate, Analytical
DevelopmentJob DescriptionKite is seeking a highly motivated
individual with analytical development and support experience to
work on innovative T cell therapy for cancer treatment. The Senior
Research Associate of Analytical Development (AD) will be mainly
responsible for deep analytical characterization of cell therapy
products at different developmental stages and oversee the
maintenance of analytical instruments. You will also be assisting
in planning and executing laboratory studies, analyze/review
experimental data and carefully document resultant
information.Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Execute ELISA and/or PCR testing on a regular basis or as
needed, in support of process development and product
characterization
- Perform data analysis, data reporting, and further statistical
analysis with advanced analysis software
- Assist in data verification to ensure data integrity
- Implement reagent titration, lot-checking, and maintain
proficiency testing database
- Transfer ELISA and/or PCR assays from the method development
group to analytical testing group
- Develop templates for standard operating procedures and
analytical test methods
- Write, review and edit accurate technical documents
- Assist in developing, qualifying, executing and documenting PCR
methods to study and characterize processes for production of T
cell therapies
- Provide user training on instruments, sample analysis, and
cross-train analysts on analytical methods
- Coordinates activities for members of project teams in the
initiation and execution of laboratory experimentation
- Participate in sampling and study plan meetings to support
different functional areas within Process Development
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned to reflect changes
in business processes.Requirements
- MS degree with 0+ years of experience
- BSc degree with 2+ years industry experience in cell therapy or
related area.
- HS Diploma with 5+ years' experience also considered.Additional
Qualifications
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of ELISA or PCR method
development, and technical knowledge of instruments, method
controls and experience with reagent inventory management systems
such as FreezerWorks or Freezerpro
- Basic knowledge in analytical techniques such as qPCR, ddPCR,
ELISA and microbiology techniques
- Understand deep characterization knowledge in patient
materials, product knowledge, and process characterization
- Demonstrates emerging ability in developing methods, techniques
and evaluation criteria for obtaining results and interpreting
experimental outcomes
- Ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to
detail, and successfully execute experiments at the bench
- Ability to think critically, demonstrate troubleshooting and
problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication
skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
- Previous experience with other technologies is a plus
- Experience with the use of Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point,
Smartsheet, Prism, JMP, and other data analysis applications
- Highly collaborative with excellent interpersonal, verbal and
written communication skills
- Ability to think critically with demonstrated problem-solving
and troubleshooting skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced company environment with
minimal direction and able to adjust workload/assignments based
upon changing priorities
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to accept
temporary responsibilities outside of initial job
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