Quality Control Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Control Analyst will be an integral part of the QC Lab and implementation and perform and QC testing for Excellos. The QC Analyst role requires cGMP testing according to established procedures, contributions to assay and equipment validations, data analysis and maintaining records, reports and data as required. The Analyst will participate in departmental meetings and educational programs as well as support the Excellos safety, GMP and Quality plans. In addition, the Analyst will have the opportunity to assist with continuous improvement of systems to support a growing company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute cGMP testing for cell therapy products.

• Comprehensive knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), related to Quality Control operations and testing.

• Adheres to Good Documentation Practices to maintain comprehensive testing, equipment, and sample management records.

• Assist with validation and implementation of novel testing methods.

• Collaborates with area managers to ensure accuracy and adherence to production schedules.

• Assist with sample submission to contract laboratories.

• Proactively identifies and assesses operational risks, communicates issues to senior management and cross-functional support teams.

• Experience in Cell Therapy GMP areas: QC testing Laboratories (preferred), Manufacturing, Process Development or MSAT.

• Proficiency in flow cytometry, cell counting, sterility and potency methods.

• Data trending and analysis, review and approval of QC assays and contract lab testing documentation.

• Assist with generation of Certificates of Analysis.

• Experienced in troubleshooting, investigation, and root cause analysis in a cGMP environment.

• Using aseptic processing techniques, performs analysis of samples, and bioproduct manipulations and aliquoting in biosafety cabinets.

• Maintains lab equipment in a complaint status including cleaning.

• Maintains complete, accurate, legible, neat, organized, up-to-date records/laboratory notebooks.

• Maintains supply inventory levels, orders laboratory reagents, and supplies as needed.

• Adheres to production schedules to ensure on-time production logistics and fulfillment of client requests.

• Compiles data and prepares reports for internal use and/or external customer reporting.

• Supports generation and revision of documentation, such as SOPs, validation protocols, reports, deviations or change controls.

• Works under minimal supervision. Needs to attend to details, and investigate, review, and troubleshoot problems independently.

• Supports internal and external tech transfer efforts by participating in project teams, external client meetings, and completing deliverables to ensure on time execution of established timelines.

• Performs peer review of manufacturing and testing records.

• Provides regular updates, data, and applicable documentation for project teams.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work primarily in laboratory setting.

• Normal laboratory environment with biohazard precautions.

• May be exposed to blood or bodily fluids that may be capable of transmitting diseases.

• May be exposed to chemicals that may be hazardous.

• May be called on to work or attend meetings at other than routinely scheduled hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work on a computer up to 4-8 hours per day.

• Must be able to operate laboratory equipment.

• Must be able to accommodate repetitive motion such as pipetting.

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.

• Must be able to communicate clearly.

• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds.

• Must be able to gown into a ISO7 cleanroom.

EQUIPMENT USED

• General Laboratory equipment (examples include but are not limited to): air sampler, particle counter, sterility testing platform (Celsis Accel System, and Bac-T/Alert system), incubator, water bath, centrifuge, refrigerator/freezer (includes Liquid nitrogen freezer), sterile hood, cell counter, cell isolation and analysis system, FACs analyzer, Quantstudio 5, Endosafe PTS, Biofire.

• Laboratory Information Management Systems or similar software

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in science related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years related QC lab experience.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.

• Laboratory experience with working knowledge of basic lab procedures.

• Previous experience with sterile technique and human biospecimens.

• Previous cGMP experience required.

Skills:

• Must be keenly detail-oriented, well-organized, self-motivated, flexible and capable of independent work with changing priorities, and display good time management skills.

• Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting of scientifically technical problems.

• Ability to adapt to new technologies.

• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional relationships.

• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and to communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary environment.

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet critical timelines.

• Ability to work, learn, adapt, and execute in a fast-paced commercial environment.