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QA Specialist II
Gilead Sciences INC · 🇺🇸 United States - California - El Segundo
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Gilead Sciences INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Sr QA Specialist, External Quality Biologics” (Industrial Engineers) in NJ: $129k–$129k, median $129k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($92,820.00) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 159 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 REQUIREMENTS • Review batch-related documentation and ensure resolution of issues to release product. • Perform comprehensive quality review of batches for disposition. • Ensure process control measures are in place and followed in product manufacturing. • Ensure all product-related Deviations are initiated, investigated and resolved. • Ensure that associated CAPAs are initiated and resolved, as needed. • Generate and update procedures, forms and other documents. • As assigned, manage and provide QA oversight for other processes, including training, warehouse /inventory, redose, new product introductions, etc. • Maintain production (finite ), disposition, and team schedules • Represent Disposition or QA Ops at plant and multi-site scheduling meetings. • Provide QA representation at multi-site disposition meetings • Provide QA representation on projects and at team meetings • Maintain metrics related to product disposition in support of the Management • Review and for continuous improvement. • Support and participate in inspections and audits. • Additional duties as assigned. • These duties can be delegated to designated deputies of a satisfactory qualification level as needed. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. • Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cell therapy, medical device, or GMP manufacturing environment. • Working knowledge of cGMP regulations, FDA requirements, and applicable quality systems. • Experience reviewing and approving GMP documentation, including batch records, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and investigations. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify compliance risks and quality concerns. • Demonstrated ability to make quality decisions based on data, procedures, and regulatory requirements. • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Technical Operations. • Proficiency in electronic quality management systems, document management systems, and Microsoft Office applications. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • 2-3 years of QA Operations, batch disposition, product release, or manufacturing quality experience in biotechnology, cell therapy, or pharmaceutical manufacturing. • Experience performing lot disposition and product release activities in a GMP environment. • Knowledge of cell therapy manufacturing processes and associated quality requirements. • Experience with electronic batch records, Veeva Vault, MES, SAP, or similar quality/manufacturing systems. • Strong understanding of deviation management, risk assessments, change control, and data integrity principles. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining compliance. • Experience supporting internal and ext