**For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:** Please log onto your Internal Career Site (https://www.myworkday.com/gilead/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0QtgI~/cacheable-task/2997$2151.htmld#backheader=true) to apply for this job. We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows. **Job Description** Kite Viral Vector Downstream Process Development is seeking for highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our team in Santa Monica. The Associate Scientist will be part of viral vector downstream process development team to develop and characterize viral vector processes supporting clinical and commercial manufacturing. As the Associate Scientist, the individual will work and collaborate with Upstream, Analytical development, Formulation, Vector Operations, Drug Product and MSAT teams to support ongoing pipeline products. The responsibilities also include authoring technical reports, process transfer documents, process control strategy and process related documents. The Associate Scientist will also support development and implementation of innovative downstream technology platforms. Key Responsibilities + Plan and execute viral vector downstream process development and characterization studies + Perform normal flow and tangential flow filtration operations, chromatographic separations + Support process scale up and technology transfer to clinical and commercial manufacturing production sites + Perform routine analytical testing, process analysis and trend process performance + Write and review technical documentation + Presents results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work + Act as a resource for other employees within the department + Maintain familiarity with scientific literature and applies appropriately to research projects + Demonstrate strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills + Works with collaborative communication and problem-solving spirit Qualifications: + 4+ years of experience with BS degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or a related scientific discipline OR + 2+ years of experience with MS degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or a related scientific discipline OR + 5+ years of experience with AS degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or a related scientific discipline OR + HS Diploma with 6+ years of related experience Preferred Qualifications: + Understand different modes of chromatographic separation and filtration principles + Experience with chromatography and/or filtration process design, optimization and characterization + Excellent communication and effective presentation and writing skill + Competency designing and executing studies employing one or more of the following operating systems: ÄKTA chromatography with UNICORN software, tangential flow filtration, ultrafiltration / diafiltration, PendoTECH systems, depth filtration, normal flow membrane filtration, or sterile filtration + Demonstrated experience maintaining and advancing a culture of safety within work and laboratory settings + Demonstrated experience going above and beyond work responsibilities to lead self-motivated projects to improve technical or business processes + Demonstrated experience to interface with colleagues with diverse areas of expertise or experience levels to achieve team objectives + Some experience running molecular biology assays (ELISAs, gel electrophoresis, flow cytometry) is preferred but not required + Background knowledge of in viral vector or biologics downstream process development, process technology transfer, and statistical DOE (design of experiments) is preferred but not required. The salary range for this position is: $99,705.00 - $129,030.00. 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 . **For jobs in the United States:** As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. 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Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion. **For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:** Please log onto your Internal Career Site (https://www.myworkday.com/gilead/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0QtgI~/cacheable-task/2997$2151.htmld#backheader=true) to apply for this job. **Change The World With Us** Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every day, we aim to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. We are creating Kite together, with the recognition that the best teams are built by the best people. We maintain an attitude of curiosity, and creativity with each challenge as we develop a new market for cancer therapies. We appreciate and respect one another, and most importantly, we don’t take success for granted. While we’ve come a long way to make what others viewed as impossible, possible, we know one thing is certain. Today is just the beginning.