Quality Control Analyst

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor; Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products.

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst

Location: Berkeley, CA

Duration: 12 Months with possibility of extension

Work Type: Onsite

POSITION SUMMARY:

• This position is to support related QC Virology and Mycoplasma Assay testing for GMP, Clinical, and development product release.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support day-to-day operations in QC Virology laboratories
• Conduct mycoplasma testing and various virology assays
• Ensuring all testing activities comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Process (GMP), regulatory guidelines, and safety protocols
• Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the laboratory environment
• Demonstrate the ability to learn new skills and achieve proficiency
• Support method verifications for clinical and commercial products

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Requirement(s): Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related scientific field with 3 years of relevant laboratory experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry and/or in a GMP environment.
• Experience with Mycoplasma testing, Cell Culture techniques and PCR.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to support and prioritize many diverse activities simultaneously while meeting schedule commitments
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to follow written procedures

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.