Kite
Biopharmaceutical
AssociateScientist,ProteinEngineering&BinderOptimization
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“Associate Scientist, Protein Engineering & Binder Optimization at Kite. Skills: high-throughput protein expression, protein purification, protein analytical assays, experimental execution. Execute high-throughput cloning, expression, and purification of recombinant proteins and binders. Perform parallelized small-scale and mid-scale protein production”
What You'll Achieve.
cure cancer; developing treatments; enables scale, speed, and data quality across multiple protein engineering efforts; feeds directly into program workflows; support efficient team operation; enables the productivity of Scientists and program teams
Industry & Context.
propose troubleshooting steps; developing the technical judgment to recognize deviations, failures, or optimization opportunities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant scientific experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant scientific experience
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Protein Science, Bioengineering, or a related discipline, Hands-on laboratory experience in recombinant protein expression and purification, Demonstrated ability to execute repetitive, high-throughput wet-lab workflows with accuracy and consistency, attention to detail and commitment to data quality and experimental traceability, Experience with parallelized or automated protein expression/purification workflows, Familiarity with common protein analytics and characterization methods (e.g., SEC, ELISA, biophysical assays), Experience working in electronic lab notebooks and sample/LIMS systems, Prior experience supporting protein engineering, antibody, or binder discovery programs
What You'll Do.
Execute high-throughput cloning
and purification of recombinant proteins and binders
Perform parallelized small-scale and mid-scale protein production
Prepare purified proteins for downstream applications
Rigorously track samples
Perform routine and advanced protein analytical assays
Support binding and functional characterization efforts
Assess protein quality
and suitability for downstream
high-quality experimental execution in support of binder discovery
and validation campaigns
Contribute to the robustness and scalability of protein production and analytical workflows
Identify opportunities to improve throughput
Maintain well-organized lab spaces
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Scientists and computational partners within the larger Protein Science team; Engage constructively with cross-functional partners (e.g., Cell Biology, Translational teams)
Communication Scope
Communicate experiment status, results, and issues clearly in team discussions and written records
Full Job Description
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 We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented **Associate Scientist** to join the Protein Engineering & Binder Optimization group within Kite Research. This role is primarily bench‑focused and execution‑driven, with a strong emphasis on hands‑on laboratory support for high‑throughput protein expression, purification, and analytical characterization. The Associate Scientist will be a critical contributor to discovery and optimization programs, serving as a reliable experimental operator who enables scale, speed, and data quality across multiple protein engineering efforts. This position is well‑suited for an individual who thrives in a fast‑paced research environment, values rigor and reproducibility, and is excited to build deep technical expertise in protein production and analytics. ## **Key Responsibilities** ### **High‑Throughput Protein Expression & Purification (Primary Focus)** * Execute **high‑throughput cloning, expression, and purification** of recombinant proteins and binders across multiple formats (e.g., bacterial, mammalian, or yeast systems, as applicable). * Perform parallelized small‑scale and mid‑scale
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