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Gilead Sciences INC

QC Ops Tech II

United States - California - El Segundo Posted today $55,930

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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.
  • 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.
  • What Gilead Sciences INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles11 certified filings for “Sr Associate Scientist, Analytical Ops” (Biochemists and Biophysicists) in CA: $115k–$125k, median $117k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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 roles
11 certified filings for “Sr Associate Scientist, Analytical Ops” (Biochemists and Biophysicists) in CA: $115k–$125k, median $117k. Most were filed at wage level II (64%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($55,930.00 - $72,380.00) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

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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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 fulfill their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows. Job Description Shift is Wednesday through Saturday 12 to 10:30 pm at least three years of QC Lab experience. • Perform QC sample receipt, sample process, and sample distribution for testing and storage, • Perform Cryo sample transfer from -80C to LN2 storage, • Gather metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibility, • Perform 5s, Audit Checklist, and standard works in Lab, • Maintain Right the First Time, • Maintain “0” OSHA recordable goal in Lab, • Participate and support in ad-hoc projects or other duties as needed, • Shift hours are flexible within seven days each week, • Ability to lift 25 lbs and work with dry ice and LN2 freezers, • Additional duties as assigned, • These duties can be delegated to designated deputies of a satisfactory qualification level as needed. Basic Qualifications: • AA Degree with 1+ years of experience in pharmaceutical / biotechnology or similar manufacturing cGMP • High School Degree with 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical / biotechnology or similar manufacturing cGMP • Ability to work overtime and holidays as needed • Must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate dependability and timeliness • Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment • Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities   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, 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 a

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