Supervisor, cGMP Facility Cleaning Job at Kite Pharma in Oceanside

Overview

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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.

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.
• Maintain accurate and complete records. Review documentation and logbooks and ensure GMP compliance.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile stocking, staging and shifting (FIFO) of usable garments for multiple gowning rooms.
• Maintain accurate and complete inventory of cleaning supplies ensuring supplies are never depleted.
• Review and provide signatory signoff of documentation. Update SOPs and FRMs as needed.
• Participate in continuous training: cGMP training, technical skills, safety, and performance improvement. Attend and complete 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. Work 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).
• Excellent work ethic and dependability; 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 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.
• Strong work ethic and dependability.
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with Good Documentation Practices.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and the ability to adjust workload based on priorities.

Compensation and Benefits

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. This position may 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

About Kite and Equal Opportunity

Kite Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. Kite is a Gilead company focused on CAR and TCR engineered cell therapies. Kite is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment. See the Know Your Rights poster for more details. Applicants may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for accommodation requests during the job application process.