What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Scientist - Flow Cytometry position at Job Opportunities?
BioLegend develops world-class, cutting-edge antibodies and reagents for biomedical research, manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in San Diego, CA. Our mission is to accelerate research and discovery by providing the highest quality products at an outstanding value, along with superior customer service and technical support. Our product expertise covers a diverse set of research areas including Immunology, Neuroscience, Cancer, Stem cells, Proteogenomics, and Cell Biology.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform Quality Control testing of reagents in a timely manner; Bench work may comprise ~50% of time.
- Analyze and troubleshoot all immunological assay data independently
- Support technical transfer of product from PD to QC
- Train associates on assays
- Work across departments to support new testing methods and determine root causes of issues as they arise in a timely manner; Will develop close relationship with Product Development and Manufacturing teams.
- Create presentations to identify and resolve issues for cross functional teams
- Initiate and review SOPs and support any quality audits
- Analyze, implement and support process improvements and Kaizens to increase efficiencies
- Maintain a safe and clean laboratory
- Work in a BSL2 laboratory
- Other projects or responsibilities as may be required.
iACT Competencies
- innovate – Be better, keep improving, be more efficient, creative, and be in the forefront of development
- Aspire – Have desire, purpose, and ambition challenging ourselves to push the limits and reach new heights
- Collaborate – Foster teamwork, common goals, selflessness, communication and mutual support
- Transform – Adapt, learn, re-invent and change for future development and growth
Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience
- BS with> 8 years of experience may also be considered
- Proven track record of knowledge of immunological techniques and ability to troubleshoot independently; Must have > 3 years of experience working with diverse cell assay systems and extensive cell culturing techniques
- Must have > 3 years advances flow cytometry experience
- Excellent organization, communication, documentation and problem-solving skills
- Experience with project management
- Proven track record of collaboration
- Proven ability to multi-task with attention to detail
- Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) experience in industry preferred.
- Experience teaching is helpful
Condition of Employment
Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, BioLegend requires proof of COVID vaccination for all U.S.-based employees (subject to limited exceptions) beginning January 18, 2022.