QC Microbiology Tech II

QC Microbiology Tech II

The QC Microbiology Tech II is responsible for performing microbiological testing and environmental monitoring activities in support of cGMP manufacturing operations. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of laboratory data while maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements, standard operating procedures, and good documentation practices.

This is an onsite role. The candidate should live within 50 miles of the Oceanside location as relocation is not offered.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms
• Perform water sample collection and testing
• Receive and maintain traceability and integrity of test samples, reagents and materials used in the laboratory per approved procedures
• Perform material, in-process and final product microbiological assays such as Gram Stain, Endotoxin, Sterility, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion, Bioburden and Plate Reading
• Perform visual inspection of final product
• Data entry and trend data
• Conduct investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results, address and manage deviations related to micro procedures.
• Routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab spaces
• Develop, revise and review SOPs.
• Review laboratory data.
• Assist in training staff on test methods
• Adhere to good documentation practices to ensure data integrity and traceability
• Additional duties as assigned.
• These duties can be delegated to designated deputies of a satisfactory qualification level as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• A High school Diploma with 3+ years of experience OR
• An AA degree with 2+ years of experience

The salary range for this position is: $64,600.00 - $83,600.00. 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*.

* 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.