Senior Associate , Quality Control QCM
ImmunityBio, Inc.
June 27, 2026
On-site
El Segundo, CA
Operations
Position Summary
The Senior Associate, Quality Control Microbiology will support facility Environmental Monitoring (EM) programs for sterile product manufacturing, including sampling, testing, data management, aseptic technique/gowning training, investigations, and lab operations (equipment preventive maintenance, supply inventory, and general support). Provides leadership to junior analysts; supports method/SOP revisions, study protocols, method transfers, and qualifications. May support lot release/stability assays, sample preparation/aliquoting, and media lot release testing.
Essential Functions
- Organize daily workload and resource needs.
- Author manufacturing documentation.
- Perform EM/critical systems monitoring, review, reporting, and trending; support investigations/root cause analysis.
- Conduct routine/validation sample testing (GMP or non-GMP); support maintenance and method/equipment qualification/validations.
- Maintain lab equipment (clean/sanitize) and restock/inventory.
- Coordinate/generate risk assessments.
- Draft controlled documents (protocols, reports, SOPs, test methods, specifications, work instructions) and perform data entry/reporting.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s in life sciences + 2+ years in a GMP-regulated biologics/pharmaceutical environment (required).
- cGMP aseptic processing facility experience (preferred).
Skills/Abilities
- QC Microbiology regulatory knowledge; environmental/critical utility/personnel monitoring; microbiological testing/aseptic processing.
- Strong technical writing (SOPs, reports, protocols; FDA/EMA support).
- Problem-solving, attention to detail, aseptic technique.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word/Project/Excel; strong communication and independent issue resolution.
Working Environment
- Onsite in El Segundo, CA; off-hours/second shift/weekends as needed; gowning in cleanroom; ~10% travel.
Compensation/Benefits & Application
- Discretionary bonus and equity; hourly base $37.50–$41.25.
- Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, EAP, life/AD&D, short/long-term disability, FSAs, 401(k) match, 529, PTO (11 holidays; Unlimited PTO if exempt; non-exempt vacation/health pay/personal/cultural days).
- Application window: closes in 60 days or sooner if filled/closed.
The Senior Associate, Quality Control Microbiology will support facility Environmental Monitoring (EM) programs for sterile product manufacturing, including sampling, testing, data management, aseptic technique/gowning training, investigations, and lab operations (equipment preventive maintenance, supply inventory, and general support). Provides leadership to junior analysts; supports method/SOP revisions, study protocols, method transfers, and qualifications. May support lot release/stability assays, sample preparation/aliquoting, and media lot release testing.
Essential Functions
- Organize daily workload and resource needs.
- Author manufacturing documentation.
- Perform EM/critical systems monitoring, review, reporting, and trending; support investigations/root cause analysis.
- Conduct routine/validation sample testing (GMP or non-GMP); support maintenance and method/equipment qualification/validations.
- Maintain lab equipment (clean/sanitize) and restock/inventory.
- Coordinate/generate risk assessments.
- Draft controlled documents (protocols, reports, SOPs, test methods, specifications, work instructions) and perform data entry/reporting.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s in life sciences + 2+ years in a GMP-regulated biologics/pharmaceutical environment (required).
- cGMP aseptic processing facility experience (preferred).
Skills/Abilities
- QC Microbiology regulatory knowledge; environmental/critical utility/personnel monitoring; microbiological testing/aseptic processing.
- Strong technical writing (SOPs, reports, protocols; FDA/EMA support).
- Problem-solving, attention to detail, aseptic technique.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word/Project/Excel; strong communication and independent issue resolution.
Working Environment
- Onsite in El Segundo, CA; off-hours/second shift/weekends as needed; gowning in cleanroom; ~10% travel.
Compensation/Benefits & Application
- Discretionary bonus and equity; hourly base $37.50–$41.25.
- Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, EAP, life/AD&D, short/long-term disability, FSAs, 401(k) match, 529, PTO (11 holidays; Unlimited PTO if exempt; non-exempt vacation/health pay/personal/cultural days).
- Application window: closes in 60 days or sooner if filled/closed.