Lab Technician II (Night Shift)

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 fulfill their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows. Job Description The Lab Technician II supports laboratory operations by performing GMP-compliant laboratory cleaning, sanitation, and routine laboratory activities in accordance with established procedures, company policies, and safety requirements. This role maintains clean, orderly, and compliant laboratory areas while executing sanitation procedures under management or supervisory direction. Through consistent adherence to regulatory, documentation, and safety requirements, the Lab Technician II supports laboratory readiness and effective day-to-day operations. This position is based in Santa Monica, CA, and is an on-site night shift role. The scheduled shift is 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM, five consecutive days per week, on either a Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday schedule. As a Lab Technician II at Gilead, you will... Key Responsibilities: • Perform GMP-compliant laboratory cleaning and sanitation activities in accordance with established standard operating procedures and company policies. • Maintain laboratory areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitized condition to support compliant laboratory operations. • Follow applicable cGMP, cGLP, safety, and documentation requirements, including standard operating procedures, batch records, and logbooks. • Execute sanitation procedures and assigned laboratory tasks under the direction of management or supervision. • Perform routine laboratory duties in support of laboratory operations. • Make and record observations and perform simple calculations. • Use computer systems to perform technical and recordkeeping activities in accordance with company and regulatory quality and accuracy requirements. • Collect specimens when assigned. • Perform chemical processing activities, when applicable, to support drug-development work in a multipurpose pilot plant. Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience OR Associate Degree and 1+ year of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment. • Experience performing laboratory cleaning or sanitation activities in accordance with standard operating procedures. • Experience within the pharmaceutical industry. • Knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, laboratory safety, and regulatory compliance requirements. • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. • Familiarity with computer operation and electronic data entry. • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. • Ability to stand for most of the shift and perform physical activities including bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching for approximately 80% of the workday. • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays as business needs require.   The salary range for this position is: $55,930.00 - $72,380.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications,