QC Chemist I

Job Title: QC Chemist /Quality Control Specialist

Duration 12 months contract

Job Location: Santa Monica CA

Description:The Global Raw Materials & Reagents Center of Excellence (GRM&R CoE) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Quality Control Specialist I Global Quality Control. In this role you will be responsible for conducting QC sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials and submission of samples to internal and external testing labs. This individual will routinely collaborate with other functional groups at Kite to ensure timely disposition of raw materials in support of production within a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Under guidance and supervision perform the primary duties of QC sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials and associated documentation submission of samples to internal and external labs and coordinate shipment of samples to contract test labs and/or other Kite sites.

Support team with oversite and tracking of the raw materials QC sample lifecycle received at all Kite sites.

Maintain internal and external test results and work with internal departments (i.e. Supply Chain SQM QA) on timely raw material release.

Review raw material packets with attention to detail and applied GDP/GMP practices and submit to Quality Assurance group for lot disposition.

Keep laboratory area clean and ensures routine and proper disposal of dispositioned raw materials.

Support laboratory OOS investigations deviations and CAPAs related to raw material sampling inspection testing and release process as appropriate.

Support team members with other duties as required such as gathering documentation and data entry.

Participate as needed in the testing of raw materials by following analytical methods compendial methods and/or analytical procedures such as Visual (Appearance) Inspection pH Osmolality Density Conductivity in support of inhouse raw material testing.

As needed compile data for trending or investigation purposes.

Basic Requirements:
Bachelors Degree with 2 years of experience in the biotech/biopharmaceutical setting OR
Associate Degree with 4 years of experience in the biotech/biopharmaceutical setting OR
High School Degree with 5 years of experience in the biotech/biopharmaceutical setting

Preferred Requirements:

Strong understanding and experience operating within a cGMP environment
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to keep track of multiple ongoing tasks activities and projects
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and must be adaptable to a dynamic and fastpaced environment
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills a must
Experience with quality systems and investigations preferable