Associate, Quality Control Analytical

Company Overview
Immunity Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient's natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system.

Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient's immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.

Why Immunity Bio?

* Immunity Bio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.

* Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.

* Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.

* Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Associate, Quality Control Analytical in the Quality Control department is responsible for ensuring the timely execution of Quality Control Analytical assays in support of product release across all of Immunity Bio's oncology and vaccine product platforms. This position will train on and perform a variety of molecular biology, and/or chemistry assays including but not limited to cell culture, qPCR, flow cytometry, cytotoxicity, visual inspection and/or Compendial test methods in the evaluation of product quality.

Essential Functions

• Ensure and support a safe working environment for work areas.
• Perform testing of assigned lot release and stability samples to meet expected turnaround time requirements.
• Participate in method qualification, validation and transfer activities.
• Support instrument installation and operational qualification activities (IOQ).
• Ensure a compliant workspace by adhering to and enforcing GxP requirements.
• Ensure the integrity of all data generated.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies and inventory inclusive of cleaning and sanitization of equipment and restocking of supplies.
• Assist in authoring and working collaboratively on documentation such as protocols, reports, SOPs and test methods as needed.
• Ensure timely escalation of all assay related challenges/issues and assist in developing countermeasures to improve performance.
• Track / trend key performance indicators and identify adverse events in testing and escalate as needed to prevent reoccurrence.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to help improve the overall operations of the testing labs.
• Maintain analytical laboratory in a state of control, compliance, and inspection readiness. Interface with all auditors (internal and external) to ensure positive audit outcomes.
• Partner with colleagues in various departments (e.g., AD/PD, Facilities, Engineering, QA and Regulatory) to ensure achievement of company goals.
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cGMP guidelines.
• Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline with 1+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in a GMP regulated Biologics or Pharmaceutical environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of cell and molecular biology, immunology, and/or virology is preferred.
• Experience in cGMP aseptic processing facility is preferred.
• Good understanding and demonstration of aseptic techniques is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient communicator (written and verbal)
• Ability to proactively take initiative to remove roadblocks that interfere with the completion of assigned tasks
• Able to be timeline focused
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Project, and Excel
• Strong…