About Kite Pharma, A GILEAD Company
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 Europe is currently adding additional talent as it focuses on developing the European Region in support of providing maximum access to patients with unmet needs. We’re a state-of-the art manufacturing site in the Netherlands (Amsterdam-Hoofddorp).

We’re currently seeking to recruit highly motivated talents for different positions, to join us and be part of our exciting journey in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies and their translation to the treatment of patients with cancer.

Department Description
As QC Analytical associate you’ll be joining a team in which people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected, and where working together focused on saving lives, by finding the cure for cancer, is a daily activity.

You’ll be reporting to the Team lead QC Analytical.

In this role, you will analyze all kinds of samples (raw material and final product samples). Due to the nature of the treatment this role requires high level of proficiency and ownership of the process, with a high skill level of aseptic techniques. For a more extensive understanding of the responsibilities please see below.

Your new role

• Perform testing of raw material and final product samples
  
• Review test results
  
• Assist in conducting lab investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results deviations related to QC Analytical or Incoming goods procedures
  
• Troubleshoot instrumentation
  
• Participate in routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab spaces
  
• Participate in waste management and perform other duties as required
  

About you

• MBO/HBO degree in Analytical Chemistry/ Molecular Biology or equivalent.
  
• Previous experience in QC environment in the Biotech and/or Pharmaceutical Industry is a plus.
  
• Familiarity with Molecular Biology, Analytical and/or Biochemical testing techniques required in determining the quality and efficacy of parenteral products, preferably with reference to cell therapy products (e.g. ELISA/ q PCR/ dd PCR/ Cell culture / western blotting).
  
• Working Knowledge of c GMP, GLPs, Pharmacopoeia, regulatory requirements for testing and validation pertaining to the Pharmaceutical Industry is a pre.
  
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment.
  
• Ability to be flexible to work in shifts, flexible with your schedule, and work overtime as needed