Gilead Sciences
Supervisor, cGMP Facility Cleaning
Gilead Sciences, Oceanside, California, United States, 92058
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
At Gilead we believe every employee deserves a great leader. As a people leader now or in the future, we expect that you will model and create an environment of inclusion, be intentionally focused on the hiring, development, growth and retention of talent, and empower teams to align and achieve goals.
Job Description
Kite, a Gilead Company, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cancer immunotherapy products designed to harness the power of a patient's own immune system to selectively target and kill cancer cells. Our core technology involves the genetic engineering of T cells, or white blood cells, to express either chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) or T cell receptors (TCRs) for the treatment of advanced solid and hematological malignancies. We are on a rapid growth trajectory and have a highly energized and accomplished team.
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. Would you like to join us in this mission?
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our organization as a supervisor for the cGMP Cleaning staff to support Kite's Viral Vector facility in Oceanside, CA. The supervisor will provide 2nd shift cGMP cleaning oversight for our ISO Classrooms and Controlled Non-Classified Lab Areas.
SHIFT: Evening Shift, 4:00pm-12:30am
Responsibilities
Oversee and perform cleaning operations under strict guidelines for Controlled cleanrooms and GMP laboratory environments. Continually monitor the cleanroom and laboratory cleaning procedures to ensure all cleanings are completed promptly and correctly. Maintains accurate and complete records. Review documentation and logbooks and ensure GMP compliance. Performs sterile and non-sterile stocking, staging and shifting (FIFO) of usable garments for multiple gowning rooms Maintains accurate and complete inventory of cleaning supplies ensuring supplies are never depleted Reviews and provides signatory signoff of documentation. Updates SOPs and FRMs as needed. Responsible for participating in continuous training: cGMP training, technical skills, safety, and performance improvement. Attends and completes all training assigned by Company SOPs, procedures, and policies Maintain training requirements for staff and administer training as needed for new or current staff. Participate in deviation investigations and identify root cause solutions. Perform other tasks/duties as assigned by stakeholders and support other Departments as needed Safety first mindset. Works in a safe and effective manner in accordance with all company, state and federal rules and regulations Requirements
Thorough understanding of cGMP facility and laboratory cleaning within a controlled environment including ceilings, walls, equipment, and floors. Physically capable to don and wear cleanroom/protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, and protective gloves (PPE are essential for the health and safety of employees) Have an excellent work ethic and demonstrate dependability and timeliness. Ability to read and follow strict Standard Operating Procedures Must be able to work off shift hours, holidays, and weekends as well as on-call rotation. Ability to manage a team and possess the skills to work in a self-guided manner Able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Able to squat, bend, move, and/or reach for about 50% of shift Able to stand, walk, and/or move about for 50% of shift. Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of operations and/or pharmaceutical / biotechnology and/or manufacturing experience OR High School Degree with 4+ years of operations and/or pharmaceutical / biotechnology and/or manufacturing experience Preferred Qualifications:
4+ years of clean room sanitization experience or cGMP operational experience 4+ years of Supervisory Experience Ability to work in a clean room environment where Biohazardous wastes are handled and removed daily. Ability to lead a team across multiple shifts Work ethic and demonstrate dependability and timeliness Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment Detail oriented, excellent Good Documentation Practices Comfortable in a passionate company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
The salary range for this position is: $107,185.00 - $138,710.00. 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.
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Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.
NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Kite Pharma 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 apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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
At Gilead we believe every employee deserves a great leader. As a people leader now or in the future, we expect that you will model and create an environment of inclusion, be intentionally focused on the hiring, development, growth and retention of talent, and empower teams to align and achieve goals.
Job Description
Kite, a Gilead Company, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cancer immunotherapy products designed to harness the power of a patient's own immune system to selectively target and kill cancer cells. Our core technology involves the genetic engineering of T cells, or white blood cells, to express either chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) or T cell receptors (TCRs) for the treatment of advanced solid and hematological malignancies. We are on a rapid growth trajectory and have a highly energized and accomplished team.
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. Would you like to join us in this mission?
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our organization as a supervisor for the cGMP Cleaning staff to support Kite's Viral Vector facility in Oceanside, CA. The supervisor will provide 2nd shift cGMP cleaning oversight for our ISO Classrooms and Controlled Non-Classified Lab Areas.
SHIFT: Evening Shift, 4:00pm-12:30am
Responsibilities
Oversee and perform cleaning operations under strict guidelines for Controlled cleanrooms and GMP laboratory environments. Continually monitor the cleanroom and laboratory cleaning procedures to ensure all cleanings are completed promptly and correctly. Maintains accurate and complete records. Review documentation and logbooks and ensure GMP compliance. Performs sterile and non-sterile stocking, staging and shifting (FIFO) of usable garments for multiple gowning rooms Maintains accurate and complete inventory of cleaning supplies ensuring supplies are never depleted Reviews and provides signatory signoff of documentation. Updates SOPs and FRMs as needed. Responsible for participating in continuous training: cGMP training, technical skills, safety, and performance improvement. Attends and completes all training assigned by Company SOPs, procedures, and policies Maintain training requirements for staff and administer training as needed for new or current staff. Participate in deviation investigations and identify root cause solutions. Perform other tasks/duties as assigned by stakeholders and support other Departments as needed Safety first mindset. Works in a safe and effective manner in accordance with all company, state and federal rules and regulations Requirements
Thorough understanding of cGMP facility and laboratory cleaning within a controlled environment including ceilings, walls, equipment, and floors. Physically capable to don and wear cleanroom/protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, and protective gloves (PPE are essential for the health and safety of employees) Have an excellent work ethic and demonstrate dependability and timeliness. Ability to read and follow strict Standard Operating Procedures Must be able to work off shift hours, holidays, and weekends as well as on-call rotation. Ability to manage a team and possess the skills to work in a self-guided manner Able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Able to squat, bend, move, and/or reach for about 50% of shift Able to stand, walk, and/or move about for 50% of shift. Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of operations and/or pharmaceutical / biotechnology and/or manufacturing experience OR High School Degree with 4+ years of operations and/or pharmaceutical / biotechnology and/or manufacturing experience Preferred Qualifications:
4+ years of clean room sanitization experience or cGMP operational experience 4+ years of Supervisory Experience Ability to work in a clean room environment where Biohazardous wastes are handled and removed daily. Ability to lead a team across multiple shifts Work ethic and demonstrate dependability and timeliness Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment Detail oriented, excellent Good Documentation Practices Comfortable in a passionate company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
The salary range for this position is: $107,185.00 - $138,710.00. 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:
Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.
NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Kite Pharma 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 apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.