Senior Manufacturing Technician

• We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Technician to support our Viral Vector manufacturing facility in Oceanside, CA.
• Under minimal supervision, in this role you will be accountable for and focused on front line manufacturing of viral vectors.

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Execute manufacturing processes on the floor under supervision, while rigorously following batch records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations to ensure manufacturing operations are safe and compliant.
• Ensure right-the-first-time performance of all process steps specific to the phase or stage of operation, as well as help drive the safety-first culture at Kite Oceanside.
• Work as part of a team to execute Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) runs in close collaboration with, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Facilities and Engineering (F&E) and Quality departments.
• Under supervision, perform weighing of raw materials, as well as electronic inventory transactions utilizing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Business system (EBS).
• Under supervision, perform cell culture and filling unit operations for the manufacturing of viral vector products in a cGMP environment using proper aseptic technique, proper laboratory etiquette, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and sound scientific methods.
• Prepare and use single use systems to support solution formulation and filter integrity testing.
• Maintain mammalian cell culture in flasks, CellSTACK chambers and single use bioreactor systems.
• Assist with transfection of cells and harvest of viral vectors.
• Assist with manual and/or automated fill of harvested viral vector material.
• Escalate processing and equipment issues as needed.
• Assist with revisions of SOPs, Manufacturing Production Record (MPRs), and other controlled documents.
• Assist in the review of in-process cGMP documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in an inclusive, cross-functional, team-based environment.
• Able to work off shift hours and weekend.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Or
• AA Degree with 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality or engineering in a biotech/pharma industry Or
• High School diploma with 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality or engineering in a biotech/pharma industry
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 0+ years of experience with Bachelor's degree in biology or related scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Prior experience with biopharmaceutical, cell or gene therapy manufacturing is a plus
• Knowledge of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's) desired
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and data analysis
• Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to think outside of the box as well as comfortable in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment
• Ability to lift 40 lbs repeatedly and stand for hours at time
• Able to work off shift hours and weekend