Lab Tech I - Gmp Cleaner

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Job Description
Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal - curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. Would you like to join us in this mission?
We are seeking a highly motivated Lab Tech I (GMP Cleaner) to support our Viral Vector biotechnology facility in Oceanside, CA. Under minimal supervision, in this role you will be accountable for supporting the GMP cleaning operations. You will work closely with the MVP01 Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities groups to deliver and maintain the integrity and environmental control of the facility.
Specific Responsibilities:

• Performs sanitary cleaning activities as defined by established operating procedures and as directed by Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile stocking, staging, and shifting (FIFO) of usable garments for multiple gowning rooms.
• Maintains accurate and complete records.
• Attend and complete all training required by Company SOPs, procedures, and policies.
• Maintains accurate and complete inventory of cleaning supplies ensuring supplies are never depleted.
• Provides accurate and complete assistance to other Departments as needed.
• Works in a safe and effective manner in accordance with all company, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1+ years of experience
• Associate's degree with 0+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a GMP environment desired
• Knowledge of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's) desired
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• May be required to be forklift certified
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. repeatedly and stand for hours at time
• Embrace the QUALITY culture.
• Ability to strictly adhere to the Company's rules, regulations, and operating procedures as they apply to the position and general employment.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment where Biohazardous & Hazardous waste are handled and removed daily.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend documents in Standard English such as Standard Operating Procedures, manufacturing schedules, operating manuals, and company & safety policies.
• A strong work ethic and demonstrate dependability and timeliness.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
• Physically capable to don and wear cleanroom/protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves.
• Employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to squat, bend, kneel, and or reach for 80% of a shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or move about for 80% of a shift
• Able to work off shift hours and weekends

The salary range for this position is: $45,985.00 - $59,510.00. 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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