Sr Associate Scientist, Data Analytics -Cell Therapy Full-time

Join Kite In Advancing Cancer Therapies

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.

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Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated data scientist to develop and deploy data analytics and infrastructure solutions that enhance process performance, product manufacturability, and scalability for cell therapy development. This role bridges method development and IT, integrating data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation to streamline workflows. The ideal candidate will leverage data engineering, visualization tools, and cloud computing to build scalable analytics platforms, enabling real-time insights into manufacturing processes. They will also establish and document data workflows, ensuring seamless integration, analysis, and visualization across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy data pipelines, dashboards, and cloud infrastructure to automate lab processes and enhance data accessibility
• Design data workflows for analysis, visualization, and predictive modeling across flow cytometry and molecular biology platforms
• Assess and implement new data analytics and business intelligence tools to drive continuous process improvements
• Lead cross-functional collaborations, compiling specialized reports and data visualizations using scientific and business reporting applications
• Author, review, and edit technical documents, including SOPs and reports, detailing data analytics workflows

Qualifications

• BS with 5 years or MS with 3 years of relevant experience in data science, computational biology, or related fields
• Strong background in data engineering, cloud computing, and automation
• Experience in database development (SQL, MongoDB) and visualization tools (RShiny, Plotly Dash)
• Expertise in analyzing next-generation sequencing, microarray, qPCR datasets, with knowledge of scRNAseq, CITEseq, TCRseq
• Proficiency in statistical software (JMP, SPSS, SAS) and programming languages (R, Python)
• Familiarity with AI/ML algorithms, cloud environments (AWS, S3 buckets), and data science infrastructure (Databricks, H2O.ai)
• Knowledge of GxP and GMP, lab instrument automation, and IT infrastructure development is a plus
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal direction

The salary range for this position is: $115,260.00 – $149,160.00. 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.

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.

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.