Lab Ops Specialist I - Hiring Urgently

Lab Ops Specialist I

Location: On-site @Santa Monica at RDMC Location.
Hours/Days: (Tuesday-Sat) Flexible hours.

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Lab Ops Specialist I in Quality Control Sample Management in Santa Monica, CA.

Responsibilities
" Perform QC sample receipt, processing and distribution for testing and storage
" Perform Apheresis Accession, Inspection, and assist QA with product returns
" Maintain, operate equipment and instruments supporting sample processing
" Work with internal resources to maintain lab in an optimal state
" Perform Cryo sample disposition and shipment
" Track inventory of lab supplies and materials
" Track inventory of retain samples, stability samples, test materials
" Track and distribute samples according to Stability protocols
" Troubleshoot standard issues and identify when a deviation from standard process occurs
" Gather metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibility
" Data entry and review
" Support generation of CoAs for product release
" Revise and review SOPs, work-instructions, forms, sampling plans
" Monitor the GMP systems currently in place to ensure compliance with documented policies
" Assist with audits, walkthroughs, inspections, when necessary
" Additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications
" Bachelor s Degree OR
" AA Degree and 1+ years of experience in Quality Control/GMP Environment OR
" High School Degree and 3+ years experience in Quality Control/GMP Environment
" Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

" Degree in biotechnology or related field with Quality Control experience
" Working knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes
" Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (21 CRF Part 11/210/211)
" Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications
" Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel
" Strong written and verbal communication skills
" Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
" Experience with LIMS
" Ability to work with a variable schedule