What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Chemist position at Denali Therapeutics?
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This role supports GMP Quality Control testing for biologic drug substance and drug product, with a primary focus on plate-based potency and impurity assays (e.g., ELISA or similar ligand-binding assays). The QC Chemist will execute routine and stability testing, analyze and report data, and support investigations while maintaining strict compliance with GMP and data integrity expectations.
Key Accountabilities/ Core Job Responsibilities
This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali’s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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This role supports GMP Quality Control testing for biologic drug substance and drug product, with a primary focus on plate-based potency and impurity assays (e.g., ELISA or similar ligand-binding assays). The QC Chemist will execute routine and stability testing, analyze and report data, and support investigations while maintaining strict compliance with GMP and data integrity expectations.
Key Accountabilities/ Core Job Responsibilities
- Performs implementation and execution of routine and ad hoc chemical and analytical testing for raw materials and large molecule drug substance and drug product.
- Supports the qualification and implementation of USP/EP methods and product specific methods as part of new product introduction and technology transfer.
- Supports stability testing of drug substance and drug product for all timepoints and conditions.
- Supports quality events such as CAPA, Change Control, Deviations, and LIR/OOS as subject matter expert for QC Chemistry
- Generates, analyzes, and reports data and takes appropriate action
- Works within LabWare LIMS for execution of methods, data trending and report issuance.
- Reviews documentation for product disposition, generates COA/COC and batch summary reports
- Works with accuracy, urgency and a continuous improvement perspective
- Provides flexible support for on-call or outside normal business hours if required
- BS in Chemistry or equivalent science
- 4 years of experience working in GMP regulated chemistry laboratory
- Large molecule experience preferred
- Familiarity with GMP regulations
- Knowledge of current USP/Ph. Eur./FDA/ISO/GMP standards and guidance
- Ability to work with independently
- Build productive relationships with internal teams and external sources
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Excellence in execution through accuracy, right first time and a proactive nature
- Physical requirements– must be able to put on specialized gowning, lift and manipulate items over 25 lbs, climb ladders, stand for multiple hours at a time
- Strong collaboration and project management skills
- Familiar with Master Control and LabWare LIMS
This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali’s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Salt Lake City Drug Testing Policy