QC Associate - qPCR, drug testing

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Skills:

• 3-5 years of industry experience
• Experience with qPCR, UV-vis absorbance, gel electrophoresis, pH, Osmolality
• GMP experience is highly preferred
• Very smart with a great attitude and a willingness to work hard with the team
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), a strong customer focus, and an ability to interact with various departments and levels.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and as part of a team, to meet departmental/facility goals; is also able to work across functions to achieve common goals.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, and an ability to focus on details of execution.
• Demonstrates good facilitation, organizational and problem solving skills, as well as demonstrated.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Biology or Life Sciences required

Duties:
Analytical testing:

• Under supervision, performs testing, conducts lab investigations, problem‑solves, and reports aberrant results to management.
• Performs biochemistry, qPCR, compendial testing, drug product device testing, CE, UV-vis absorbance, gel electrophoresis, pH, Osmolality.
• Ensures testing and release time lines are met. Follows well‑defined and established procedures and best practices. Reviews QC test results documentation.
• Generates, reviews and/or maintains records or documents in a detailed and consistent manner. Prepares sample reconciliation reports and other reports as needed. Assists with QC's data management, including data review and control charting.

Process improvement and compliance:

• Coordinates and manages continuous improvement projects.
• Revises standard operating procedures, training manuals, etc., which are submitted to management for review and final approval.
• Maintains specific QC files and database records for process and/or quality improvement efforts. Manages and maintains deviation and change control records.

• 3-5 years of industry experience
• Experience with qPCR, UV-vis absorbance, gel electrophoresis, pH, Osmolality
• GMP experience is highly preferred
• Very smart with a great attitude and a willingness to work hard with the team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), strong customer focus, and ability to interact with various departments and levels
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet departmental/facility goals; able to work across functions to achieve common goals
• Strong attention to detail, and an ability to focus on details of execution
• Good facilitation, organizational and problem solving skills